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PubMed2003

Angiotensin II-acetylcholine noncovalent complexes analyzed with MALDI-ion mobility-TOF MS.

Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-ion mobility-orthogonal time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-IM oTOF MS) is a new technique that allows laser desorbed ion to be preseparated on the basis of their shape prior to mas analysis. Using this instrument, we tested the postulate that addition of a quaternary ammonium compound such as acetylcholine to the model phosphorylated peptide angio tensin II would enhance its detection by MALDI in two ways. First of all, the acetylcholine-peptide complex could ionize more efficiently than the bare phosphopeptide. Furthermore the ion mobility could separate the complex ion on the basis of its charge/volume from isobaric interferences, which would otherwise limit detection sensitivity.

Acetylcholine↗
PubMed2003

[Most frequent causes of allergic contact dermatitis in farmers: based on material collected in the Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Lodz].

Farmers are exposed to many skin damaging factors. Following dermatological and allergological examinations, in a group of 132 farmers with suspected occupational disease, contact allergy induced by metals (chromates, nickel, cobalt, mercury), disinfectants and their components (formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, quaternary ammonium compounds, lysol, chloramine), rubber and pesticides, especially pesticides of thiophtalimide and thiocarbamate groups were recorded. Farmers also reacted to other chemical compounds (colophony, lanolin, propolis) rarely responsible for hypersensitivity in other occupational groups. In addition, extensive areas of dermatitis (13%) induced by irritating chemical (fertilizers, pesticides, fodder for breeding animals) and physical (changing temperature, humidity, effect of solar radiation) factors were observed in the study group.

Adult↗
PubMed2003

Effects of vaccination and other preventive methods for Salmonella enteritidis on commercial laying chicken farms.

The effect of introducing vaccinated commercial laying chickens on to farms, which previously had laying flocks that were infected with Salmonella Enteritidis, was investigated by sampling faeces and environmental samples, and in some cases spent hens. In 15 of 17 free-range flocks vaccination eliminated any evidence of infection. In 11 barn egg production flocks, vaccination produced similar results in four flocks on one farm but infection persisted in seven flocks on other farms. Vaccination of two consecutive cage layer flocks led to a gradual disappearance of the infection, but in 18 other flocks there was evidence of infection after vaccination. In one continuously occupied cage layer house, treatment by competitive exclusion was followed by a gradual disappearance of S Enteritidis in faeces and a substantial reduction in its levels in the environment. On four barn egg production sites disinfection with a formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compound disinfectant eliminated Salmonella species even though birds housed subsequently were not vaccinated. In three flocks that had been vaccinated for four years, S Enteritidis was still present. In most cases the poor performance of the vaccine was associated with severe rodent control problems and a poor standard of cleaning and disinfection.

Animals↗
PubMed2004

[Over-the-counter drugs in the inquiries to the Poison Information Centre].

The aim of the study is to assess the occurrence of inquiries to the Poison Information Centre in the years 1998-2002, concerning medical preparations containing active agents included in Act No. 79/1997 on Drugs in the group of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs which can be sold in the Czech Republic in other shops than pharmacies. It deals especially with medical preparations containing paracetamol, ibuprofen, mephenhydramine teoclate, disinfectants with iodine or 10% solutions of quaternary ammonium compounds and 3% solutions of hydrogen peroxide. The attention is focused on the quantitative assessment of inquiries, sex, age of patients, ingested dose, way of intoxication, recommended treatment and prognosis of the intoxication of the patient. The computer programme employed was established for the registrations of the calls to the Poison Information Centre. The highest number of intoxications was seen in the case of pharmaceuticals containing paracetamol and ibuprofen. The inquiries on OTC drugs that can be sold in other shops than pharmacies represent 6.3% of all calls during this five year period. The intoxication in women, suicidal attempts, ingestion of a toxic dose, rather good prognosis and a combination of several drugs predominate in the calls.

Czech Republic↗
PubMed2003

NTP-CERHR Monograph on the Potential Human Reproductive and Developmental Effects of 1-Bromopropane (1-BP).

The National Toxicology Program (NTP) Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR) conducted an evaluation of the potential for 1-bromopropane to cause adverse effects on reproduction and development in humans. 1-Bromopropane was selected for evaluation due to recent consideration of 1-bromopropane as a replacement chemical for hydrochlorofluorocarbons and chlorinated solvents. 1-Bromopropane is used in spray adhesives and in cleaning metal and electronic components; as a solvent for fats, waxes, or resins; and as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, insecticides, quaternary ammonium compounds, flavors, or fragrances. The results of this evaluation on 1-brompropane are published in a NTP-CERHR monograph which includes: 1) the NTP Brief, 2) the Expert Panel Report on the Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity of 1-Bromopropane, and 3) public comments received on the Expert Panel Report. As stated in the NTP Brief, the NTP reached the following conclusions regarding the possible effects of exposure to 1-bromopropane on human development and reproduction. No data were available on 1-bromopropane exposures in the general US population. Therefore, conclusions were based on the available occupational exposure data and on studies in humans and laboratory animals. First, there is serious concern for reproductive and developmental effects at the upper end of the human occupational exposure range (18-381 ppm). Adverse developmental and/or reproductive effects have been reported in animal studies at exposure levels of >/=200 ppm. Second, there is minimal concern for reproductive and developmental effects when humans are exposed at the lower end of the human occupational exposure range (0.04-0.63 ppm). This level is at least 300- fold lower than the no effect level identified from reproductive studies in laboratory animals. These conclusions are based upon limited occupational inhalation exposure data. It is likely that worker exposures also occur through dermal contact with 1-bromopropane. However, no information was available on dermal exposures. NTP-CERHR monographs are transmitted to federal and state agencies, interested parties, and the public and are available in electronic PDF format on the CERHR web site (http://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov) and in printed text or CD-ROM from the CERHR (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, P.O. Box 12233, MD EC-32, Research Triangle Park, NC; fax: 919-316-4511).

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PubMedDate not supplied

Allergic cutaneous diseases in hairdressers.

BACKGROUND: Hairdressers are commonly exposed to water, irritants, sensitizers, and are at risk of occupational skin diseases. Several cases of allergic contact dermatitis and contact urticaria in hairdressers have been described over the last few years. OBJECTIVES AND METHODS: The paper aims to report occupational agents which can induce allergic cutaneous diseases in hairdressers; moreover an analysis of the literature was carried out to review data concerning epidemiology, clinical evaluation, management and prevention. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Hairdressing carries a high risk of skin damage, especially for the hands. Allergic contact dermatitis is the most common disorder. Training represents a risk factor, while the role of atopy and nickel sensitivity as etiological agents is controversial. A great number of chemicals may induce allergic cutaneous diseases in hairdressers, such as nickel, thioglycolate, p-phenylendiamine (and other dye-related substances), persulphates, quaternary ammonium compounds, protein hydrolysates, surfactants, cyanoacrylates, latex, rubber haptens and others. Avoidance of further contact with the identified causal sensitizer(s) is the most important measure for management and prevention; to this end, a number of specific preventive strategies should be implemented.

Barbering↗
PubMed2006

Determination of pyridostigmine bromide and its metabolites in biological samples.

Pyridostigmine bromide (PB) is a quartenary ammonium compound that inhibits the hydrolysis of acetylcholine by competitive reversible binding to acetylcholinesterase. PB is used for the symptomatic treatment of myasthenia gravis and has been applied as a prophylaxis against nerve agents. Many studies on PB have involved the reliance on techniques that extract and quantify PB in biological samples. This article presents an overview of the currently applied methodologies for the determination of PB and its metabolites in various biological samples. Articles published from January 1975 to the July 2005 were taken into consideration for the discussion of the metabolism and analytical method of PB. HPLC and GC methods have been used and discussed in most of the references cited in this review. Other methods such as RIA and CE that have been recently reported are also mentioned in this article. Basic information about the type of sample used for analysis, sample preparation, chromatographic column, mobile phase, detection mode and validation data are summarized in a table.

Animals↗
PubMedDate not supplied

Quantitative assessment of hard surface disinfectant activity against the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes is an important foodborne pathogen that must be controlled to ensure food safety. For the years 2003 and 2004, L. monocytogenes caused 20 deaths per 100 listeriosis cases and was responsible for most food recalls for pathogen contamination. The objective of this work was to develop a quantitative method to assess disinfectant activity against L. monocytogenes. Standard procedures for testing disinfectants against 3 bacteria are described in the AOAC Official Methods of Analysis as use-dilution methods. No standard methods are provided for L. monocytogenes. In this study, preliminary efficacy of a quaternary ammonium compound with hydroperoxide ion was determined for 25 bacterial strains. The zones of inhibition ranged from 7.0 to 12.5 mm, and the minimum inhibitory concentration ranged from 5 to 250 ppm. For final efficacy, stainless steel carriers were contaminated with L. monocytogenes and tested separately for 5, 10, and 15 min in disinfectant or phenol. After exposure, the carriers were placed into 2 series of D/E neutralization broth. For 3 replications with duplicate samples, the phenol coefficient was 3.3. This research presents a technique-sensitive method that provides quantitative data for comparison and analysis of disinfectant activity against L. monocytogenes.

Bacteria↗
PubMed1991

[Acute accidental poisoning with hospital disinfectant. 45 cases of which 13 with fatal outcome].

Airsane HP 800 is a disinfectant widely used in hospitals as a powder to be diluted in water. It mainly contains a mixture of quaternary ammonium compounds. Forty five cases of acute accidental poisoning with this product have been reported to the Paris Poison Centre. All the victims were mentally disturbed patients: 2 were young adults hospitalized in psychiatric units and the other 43 were old people hospitalized for senile dementia. All ingested the solid preparation which was left in their room by hospital workers who did not know it was dangerous. Corrosive burns of the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and sometimes of the respiratory tract were produced in most patients. Thirteen of them died. All were old persons. Ten had inhalation pneumonitis and died of acute respiratory distress one hour to twelve days after taking the powder. Progressive deterioration was responsible for the death of the other three between the 19th and 40th days. These severe accidental poisonings could easily be prevented by a better information of hospital workers, and by storing the disinfectant and preparing the solution beyond the reach of patients.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1976

Test method for determination of virucidal efficacy of liquid surface disinfectants.

A test method was developed incorporating AOAC use-dilution stainless steel Penicylinders and H.Ep.-2 tissue culture cells for the evaluation of disinfectants as virucides. The subsequent collaborative study using Herpes simplex and poliovirus type 1 in evaluation against a quaternary ammonium compound, phenolic, and iodiphor disinfectants indicated that the basic test procedure is sound. However, an improved virus concentration technique and a modified method for drying virus-contaminated cylinders are recommended. In addition, other types of disinfectants and test viruses should be included in order to demonstrate that the procedure is versatile as well as reproducible.

Antiviral Agents↗