| Med. Pr. 2001;52(4) |
| Urinary trehalase activity as an indicator of renal dysfunction in cooper smelters |
| Stężenie trehalazy w moczu jako wskażnik dysfunkcji nerek osób zawodowo narażonych na działanie ołowiu |
| A. Skoczyńska, H. Martynowicz, R. Poręba, J. Antonowicz-Juchniewicz, A. Sieradzki, R. Andrzejak |
Abstract
Epidemiological and experimental studies have demonstrated that lead and cadmium are responsible for renal dysfunction. Urinary trehalase is known as a good marker of proximal tubular renal brush border destruction in the population environmentally exposed to cadmium. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of occupational exposure to lead on the renal function and urinary trehalase activity. The study was carried out in 68 workers,aged 46Key words
trehalase, renal brush border ,lead, cadmium
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