Effect of inhalation of coal fly ash on vitamin A distribution in organs of the rat.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Fly ash contains several polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The effect of inhalation of coal fly ash on vitamin A distribution in various organs of rat has been studied. Inhalation of fly ash for 6 h daily, for 15 d, decreased vitamin A content in liver. The absorption of orally given [3H]retinyl acetate was decreased and so was its localization in liver of rats inhaling coal fly ash.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Chauhan, SS; Banerjee, R; Misra, UK
Published Date
- 1985
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 16 / 3-4
Start / End Page
- 655 - 659
PubMed ID
- 4087325
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0098-4108
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1080/15287398509530771
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States