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{Delta}-Aminolevulinic acid dehydratase: A sensitive indicator of lead exposure in broiler chicks: (Gallus domesticus)

Journal Article · · Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
OSTI ID:135818
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  1. Univ. of Georgia, Athens, GA (United States); and others
Delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase, EC 4.2.1.24 (ALAD) is one of the enzymes participating in heme synthesis. The study reported in this paper was designed to determine the activity of erythrocyte ALAD anbd the relationship between this enzyme and tissue lead levels in chickens, during Pb intake and after withdrawing Bv from the feed. 20 refs., 3 tabs.
OSTI ID:
135818
Journal Information:
Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Journal Name: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 55; ISSN 0007-4861; ISSN BECTA6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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