Evaluation of cholinesterase and liver enzymes

ISBN-13: 9786206486510 / Angielski / Miękka / 52 str.

Lucas Douglas; Bruno Vieira Braga; Mardem Mattos

Opis

Pesticides are among the main tools used in Brazilian agriculture today. Among the regions of Minas Gerais, the Alto Paranaíba region stands out due to its climate, relief and soil conditions, becoming a major producer and exporter of soya, wheat, maize, beans, coffee, potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic and avocados. The irregular and indiscriminate use of pesticides is associated with acute and chronic poisoning. The measurement of biomarkers such as plasma cholinesterase are significant parameters for diagnosing cases of exposure, especially acute exposure. The aim of this study was to assess liver biomarkers (TGO, TGP, GGT and Alkaline Phosphatase) and plasma cholinesterase in workers from the municipalities of São Gotardo, Matutina, Ibiá and Rio Paranaíba in the Alto Paranaíba region. The methodology was divided into the application of a socio-epidemiological questionnaire and the collection of biological material for biochemical analyses from 80 agricultural workers exposed to organophosphates and carbamates, subdivided into 20 workers from each of the four regions and 20 workers not exposed to these products.

O autorze

She has a degree in Biomedicine from Faculdade de Patos de Minas (2015), with experience in Clinical Analyses in Laboratory Management, performing and interpreting clinical tests. She currently works at the PIO XII clinical analysis laboratory in são gotardo, state of minas gerais. With a postgraduate qualification in Oncology Cytology and Pathology in progress.