| Document ID (ISN) | 108796 |
| CIS number |
08-1389 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1745-6673 - Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Kalahasthi R.B., Rajmohan H.R., Rajan B.K., Karuna Kumar M. |
| Title |
Urinary N-acetyl-beta -D-glucosaminidase and its isoenzymes A and B in workers exposed to cadmium at cadmium plating |
| Bibliographic information |
July 2007, Vol.2, No.5, 7p. 28 ref. |
| Abstract |
This case-control study was carried out to determine the effect of cadmium exposure on urinary N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) and its isoenzymes A and B among cadmium plating workers. It involved 100 workers of a telephone manufacturing plant in India, including 50 cadmium plating workers and an equal number of age and sex matched unexposed administrative staff. A significant increase of urinary total NAG and its isoenzymes A and B were noted in exposed group compared to controls. The levels of urinary NAG and its isoenzymes A and B were significantly correlated with cadmium levels in urine. Other findings are discussed. It is concluded that urinary NAG could be used as a biomarker for exposure to cadmium. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
cadmium and compounds; plating solutions; cadmium; electronics industry; exposure tests; electroplating |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
India; isoenzymes; determination in urine; case-control study; enzyme activity determination; exposure evaluation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | India |
| Subject(s) |
Metal production and metalworking
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Cadmium and compounds
Biological monitoring
Surface treatment
Electronics industry
Manufacturing of electrical appliances and equipment
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