Vol. 33 (Suppl 3) 2012 Neuro endocrinology letters

Toxicity hazard of organophosphate insecticide malathion identified by in vitro methods.

OBJECTIVES: Malathion is generally not classified as toxic. However, the toxicity seems to be species-dependent. Local and systemic toxicity data for birds are rare, but a decrease of wild bird densities in areas where malathion was applied was reported. Aim of the study was to extend knowledge on malathion toxicity on cellular and orga.....