title: Comparison of the content of chlorinated pesticide residues in human semen, testicles and fat tissues.
abstract: Studies were undertaken to determine the residues of chlorinated pesticides in human semen, testicles and fat tissues. Samples of semen were taken from a random population and samples of tissues at surgery. A preliminary estimation was made to assess the level gradient of environmental pollutants in these types of specimens characterized by a different fat content. Pesticides were considered to show an affinity to fat. The results are an early stage in a programme for a detailed analysis of the effect of pesticides on human reproductive ability and on the value of genetic material.
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000378:metabolism*; D003634:DDT / Q000378:metabolism; D003633:Dichlorodiphenyl Dichloroethylene / Q000378:metabolism; D006581:Hexachlorobenzene / Q000378:metabolism; D001556:Hexachlorocyclohexane / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000378:metabolism*; D008297:Male; D010573:Pesticide Residues / Q000378:metabolism; D012661:Semen / Q000378:metabolism*; D013737:Testis / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D007306:Insecticides; D010573:Pesticide Residues; D003633:Dichlorodiphenyl Dichloroethylene; D006581:Hexachlorobenzene; D001556:Hexachlorocyclohexane; D003634:DDT