title: The effects of volatile anaesthetic agents on human immune system function via occupational exposure.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Ankara University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Toxicology, Turkey.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Karakaya
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Tunçel
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Yücesoy
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Akin
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cuhruk
authors.forename: O S
authors.initials: OS
authors.lastname: Sardaş
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Beksaç
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D007136:Immunoglobulins; D009609:Nitrous Oxide; D006221:Halothane