The effects of volatile anaesthetic agents on human immune system function via occupational exposure.
The immunological status of individuals occupationally exposed to low levels of halothane and nitrous oxide has been examined and compared with that of non-exposed controls. No differences in the serum concentrations of IgG, IgM, IgA, peripheral blood lymphocytes and lymphocyte subpopulations between the groups were observed.
Karakaya
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A
Ankara University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Toxicology, Turkey.
Tunçel
N
N
Yücesoy
B
B
Akin
M
M
Cuhruk
H
H
Sardaş
O S
OS
Beksaç
M
M
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006221:Halothane / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007107:Immune System / Q000187:drug effects*; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000032:analysis; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D016131:Lymphocyte Subsets / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016273:Occupational Exposure
D007136:Immunoglobulins; D009609:Nitrous Oxide; D006221:Halothane