This study reviews the toxic effects of organophosphate (OP) pesticides on the immune
systems and immune functions of invertebrates, fish, and higher vertebrate wildlife. The …

The immune system can be the target of many chemicals, with potentially severe adverse
effects on the host's health. In Western countries pesticides, together with new and modified …

The current state of knowledge regarding the effect of pesticides on insect immunity is
reviewed here. A basic understanding of these interactions is needed for several reasons …

Background: An increased rate of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) has been repeatedly
observed among farmers, but identification of specific exposures that explain this …

Nowadays, in many communities, there is a growing concern about possible adverse effects
of pesticides on human health. Reports indicate that during environmental or occupational …

Principles of Toxicology concisely and efficiently presents the scientific basis for toxicology
as it applies to the workplace and the environment, covering diverse chemical hazards …

Adult male and female B6C3F1 mice were exposed to perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)
daily via gavage for 28 days (0, 0.005, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1, or 5 mg/kg total administered dose …

Pyrethroids are synthetic organic compounds synthesized from chrysanthemum flowers that
are used extensively as household and commercial insecticides. The keto-alocoholic esters …

Widespread use of the herbicide 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D) and its association
with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) and other cancers has raised public concern. Here …

It is now well known that natural (17β-estradiol) and synthetic (eg diethylstilbestrol)
estrogens not only affect the reproductive system, but also markedly influence the immune …