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Document ID (ISN)28677
CIS number 78-157
ISSN - Serial title 0013-9351 - Environmental Research
Year 1977
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Greenblatt D.R., Rosman J., Freedman M.L.
Title Benzene and ethanol additive inhibition of rabbit reticulocyte heme and protein synthesis.
Bibliographic information June 1977, Vol.13, No.3, p.425-431. 22 ref.
Abstract The haeme and protein synthesis were measured in vitro. The protein synthesis inhibitions were: benzene 29.9%, ethanol 20.5%, both 42.3%, haeme synthesis: benzene 26.6%, ethanol 25.5%, both 39.7%. It is suggested that it might be prudent for workers exposed to benzene to limit their intake of alcohol.
Descriptors (primary) benzene; ethanol; synergism; haematological changes; toxicology
Descriptors (secondary) alcoholic beverages; haematotoxic effects; in vitro experiments
Document type -
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Alcohols
Blood diseases
Aromatic hydrocarbons