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ArticleEnvironmental science and pollution research international2020

Relationship between butyrylcholinesterase activity and lipid parameters in workers occupationally exposed to pesticides.

Iris Betzaida Molina-Pintor, Aurora Elizabeth Rojas-García, Yael Yvette Bernal-Hernández, Irma Martha Medina-Díaz, Cyndia Azucena González-Arias, Briscia Socorro Barrón-Vivanco

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Article in Environmental science and pollution research international, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Iris Betzaida Molina-PintorLaboratorio de Contaminación y Toxicología Ambiental, Secretaría de Investigación y Posgrado, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Ciudad de la Cultura s/n. Col. Los Fresnos, 63190, Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico.
Aurora Elizabeth Rojas-GarcíaLaboratorio de Contaminación y Toxicología Ambiental, Secretaría de Investigación y Posgrado, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Ciudad de la Cultura s/n. Col. Los Fresnos, 63190, Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico.
Yael Yvette Bernal-HernándezLaboratorio de Contaminación y Toxicología Ambiental, Secretaría de Investigación y Posgrado, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Ciudad de la Cultura s/n. Col. Los Fresnos, 63190, Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico.
Irma Martha Medina-DíazLaboratorio de Contaminación y Toxicología Ambiental, Secretaría de Investigación y Posgrado, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Ciudad de la Cultura s/n. Col. Los Fresnos, 63190, Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico.
Cyndia Azucena González-AriasLaboratorio de Contaminación y Toxicología Ambiental, Secretaría de Investigación y Posgrado, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Ciudad de la Cultura s/n. Col. Los Fresnos, 63190, Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico.
Briscia Socorro Barrón-VivancoLaboratorio de Contaminación y Toxicología Ambiental, Secretaría de Investigación y Posgrado, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Ciudad de la Cultura s/n. Col. Los Fresnos, 63190, Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico. bbarron@uan.edu.mx.
Cultura · MXUniversidad Autónoma de Nayarit · MX

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Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología 233803
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Exposure to organophosphate pesticides (OP) has been associated with the inhibition of cholinesterase enzymatic activity, such as butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE). Changes in BuChE activity have been associated with obesity, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and metabolic syndrome. However, few studies have evaluated the effects of pesticides on both BuChE and lipid parameters. The aim of this study was to evaluate lipid parameters in urban sprayers and their association with BuChE activity. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in workers exposed to pesticides. The pesticide exposures were evaluated by the measurement of urinary dialkylphosphates. BuChE activity was determined spectrophotometrically in serum, and biochemical parameters were determined at a certified laboratory. Information regarding general characteristics, lifestyle, and other aspects was obtained from a structured questionnaire. The results showed variations in glucose, cholesterol, albumin, atherogenic index, creatinine, LDL, VLDL, triglycerides, and total lipids according to the level of exposure to pesticides in individuals with overweight and obesity. Furthermore, positive correlations between BuChE activity and lipid parameters were observed; these effects were associated with the body mass index. More studies are needed in human population to better elucidate the role of BuChE in lipid metabolism.

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InsecticidesOccupational ExposurePesticidesButyrylcholinesteraseCross-Sectional StudiesHumansButyrylcholinesteraseInsecticidesPesticidesBiochemical parametersBody mass indexButyrylcholinesteraseLipidsOccupational exposurePesticideUrban sprayers

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