Trace Elements and Electrolytes, Vol. Lead-ethanol interaction has been reported both in human and experimental animals. The present study was planned to investigate the influence of low dietary protein on lead-ethanol interaction in rats. The results indicate that animals fed a low dietary protein and coexposed to lead and ethanol are more susceptible to hepatotoxic effects and systemic toxicity of lead compared to animals on normal protein diet. Lead concentrations in blood and other soft tissues were also more pronounced in lead-ethanol coexposed animals maintained on low dietary protein than on normal diet.
Result suggests deleterious effects of low dietary protein on lead-ethanol interaction.
Trace Elements and Electrolytes, Vol. The trace element contents of street dust samples collected from health centers, school gardens, car parks and streets in the Nigde City, Turkey, have been determined by flame-atomic absorption spectrometry after digestion with aqua regia. The highest levels of the trace metal ions within car parks and the streets with heavy traffic were noted. The lowest levels of the metal concentrations were found in the hospital and health centers. The levels of the metal ions were found below the mean world-wide contents of the street dust samples.