Accession Number:

AD1026587

Title:

Phosphine Toxicity: A Story of Disrupted Mitochondrial Metabolism

Descriptive Note:

Journal Article - Open Access

Corporate Author:

U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense Aberdeen Proving Ground United States

Personal Author(s):

• Sciuto,Alfred M.
• Wong,Benjamin J.
• Martens,Margaret E.
• Hoard-Fruchey,Heidi
• Perkins,Michael W.

Report Date:

2016-05-24

Pagination or Media Count:

12.0

Abstract:

Rodenticides and pesticides pose a significant threat not only to the environment but also directly to humans by of accidental andor intentional exposure. Metal phosphides, such as aluminum, magnesium, and zinc phosphides, have gained popularity owing to ease of manufacture and application.

Descriptors:

• toxicity
• metabolism
• rodenticides
• poisons
• mitochondria
• pesticides
• fumigants
• biochemistry
• central nervous system
• cell physiological processes
• lung diseases
• public health

Subject Categories:

• Toxicology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE