The sixty-seven papers in this book are grouped under the following chapters: Esterase Structures, Catalytic Properties of Cholinesterases, Catalytic Properties of Paraoxonases and Related Esterases, Biology of Cholinesterases, Biology of Paraoxonases and Related Esterases, Toxicity and Degradation of Organophosphorus Compounds, Neuropathy Target Esterase, and Miscellaneous. The chapters are pr...

background: the indispensable use of agrochemicals has created serious threats for earthworms abundance and their population therefore, several earthworm protocols have gained acceptance for use in tests to assess the effects of soil chemicals on soil organisms. dichlorovos, an organophosphorus pesticide, is one of the widely used pesticides in agricultural fields of m.p., central india. the ai...

organophosphorus compounds are highly toxic chemicals that have application in production of warfare agents and agricultural pesticides. detoxification of areas that have been exposed to these types of materials is of vital importance and several approaches have been used for this purpose. biodegradation of organophosphates is one of these approaches that is in the center of attention due to it...

n-methylol dimethyl phosphonopropionamide (mdpa) is one of the most utilized fire resistant (fr) finishes for cotton fabrics, utilized as part of a formulation with trimethylol melamine (tmm) to acquire better crosslinking and enhanced fr properties. the system parameters of the finishing treatment were upgraded for better fr properties and low mechanical loss to the fabric by the response surf...

background: cardiac toxicity is one of the life-threatening effects of severe organophosphate (op) poisoning. we presented a patient with severe op poisoning, in cardiovascular shock poorly responsive to conventional treatments, who could be resuscitated successfully with intravenous lipid emulsion (ile) therapy. case report: a 26-year-old female was admitted to our emergency department who had...

Background: Organophosphorus compound poisoning episodes are relatively common in occurrence this part of the world and associated with high levels morbidity as well death, at times despite competent care. The present study was conducted to profile clinically patients admitted history acute organophosphorus poisoning.Methods: This prospective observational between September 2017 October 2019 fo...

Binding of the endocannabinoid anandamide or of Delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol to the agonist site of the cannabinoid receptor (CB1) is commonly assayed with [3H]CP 55,940. Potent long-chain alkylfluorophosphonate inhibitors of agonist binding suggest an additional, important and closely-coupled nucleophilic site, possibly undergoing phosphorylation. We find that the CB1 receptor is also sensiti...