Effect of Small Doses of Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether on the Acetylcholinesterase and A-Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase Activity in Erythrocytes,Blood and Bone Marrow of Rats
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Effect of Small Doses of Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether on the Acetylcholinesterase and A-Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase Activity in Erythrocytes,Blood and Bone Marrow of Rats
The effect of small doses of ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (EGMME) on the activity of acetylcholinesterase (ACHE) in erythrocytes and whole blood as well as on the Δ-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase (ALA-D) in blood and bone marrow was studied in Wistar rats. Significant reduction in the activity of both enzymes was noted three days after ip administration of 200 mg/kg b.w. EGMME whereas seven days later the activity of both enzymes returned to the control levels. Activity of ALA-D in blood appeared to be most sensitive to EGMME, and reacted even to the lowest dose, which did not significantly alter activity of ACHE or ALA-D in bone marrow. Haematological parameters in all treated groups remained unaltered.
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