Med. Pr. 2011;62(5):543-550 |
THE EFFECT OF ORGANOPHOSPHATE PESTICIDES ON PANCREAS |
Łukaszewicz-Hussain |
Anna Łukaszewicz-Hussain |
Abstract
On the basis of the literature data, the effect of organophosphate pesticides on pancreas, in acute and chronic intoxication, is discussed. The reported studies apply to experimental procedures, as well as to observations of people working in contact with these insecticides. The special attention has been paid to glucose homeostasis and risk of diabetes.
Key words
organophosphate pesticide, pancreas, glucose homeostasis, diabetes