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.

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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