"Paraquat" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A poisonous dipyridilium compound used as contact herbicide. Contact with concentrated solutions causes irritation of the skin, cracking and shedding of the nails, and delayed healing of cuts and wounds.
| Descriptor ID |
D010269
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D03.383.725.762.621
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| Concept/Terms |
Paraquat- Paraquat
- Methyl Viologen
- Viologen, Methyl
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| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Paraquat" by people in Profiles.
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Synthesis of docosahexaenoic acid from eicosapentaenoic acid in retina neurons protects photoreceptors from oxidative stress. J Neurochem. 2016 Mar; 136(5):931-46.
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Foetal rat lung epithelial (FRLE) cells: partial characterisation and response to pneumotoxins. Toxicol In Vitro. 2004 Feb; 18(1):79-88.