β-glucuronidase is considered a sensitive biomarker for acute organophosphorus poisoning. In this well-documented study, multiple plasma samples over time were collected. A decrease in plasma concentration of β-glucuronidase was surprisingly observed, even within normal range. These findings do not support the hypothesis that β-glucuronidase is a useful biomarker for acute organophosphorus poisoning in humans.
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