[Cytoenzymatic examinations of peripheral blood granulocytes in overhaul workers of the chemical plant "Organika-Jaworzno" at Jaworzno].
In order to evaluate the functions of granulocytes, cytochemical reactions to alkaline and acid phosphatases, beta-glucuronidase, myeloperoxidase and catalase were performed in leukocyte concentrate smears for 45 overhaul workers of a chemical plant producing pesticides. As compared to the control group of 24 unexposed healthy individuals living in the plant area, the alkaline phosphatase and catalase reactions were weaker; the leukocyte count was slightly elevated; the differential white blood cell count did not show any significant changes, only the percentage of monocytes was slightly reduced. The results of our studies can testify a slight impairment of leukocyte function in workers exposed to chemical pesticides.
II Kliniki Chorób Wewnetrznych Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej, Katowicach.
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D000328:Adult; D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase / Q000378:metabolism*; D002374:Catalase / Q000378:metabolism*; D002617:Chemical Industry; D006098:Granulocytes / Q000201:enzymology*; D006801:Humans; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D010575:Pesticides
D010575:Pesticides; D002374:Catalase; D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase
Badania cytoenzymatyczne granulocytów krwi obwodowej u pracowników brygad remontowych Zakładów Chemicznych "Organika - Azot" w Jaworznie.