Nigeria
Research Article
Phthalate Esters in Blood, Urine and Breast-milk Samples of Transfused Mothers in Some Hospitals in Ibadan Metropolis Southwestern Nigeria
Author(s): Onipede OJ, Adewuyi GO, Ayede IA, Olayemi O, Bello FA and Osamor OOnipede OJ, Adewuyi GO, Ayede IA, Olayemi O, Bello FA and Osamor O
Phthalate esters which are plasticizers in plastics, other polymers, blood bags and infusion tubes are known to leach extensively into the content. Phthalate esters have been implicated as endocrine disruptors in humans. Therefore, clinically; phthalate esters pose serious health risk, as transfused patients are vulnerable to phthalate esters contamination. In this study the concentrations of some phthalate esters and phthalate esters metabolites in blood serum, urine and breast-milk of some transfused nursing mothers. The study was carried out in some major hospitals in Ibadan metropolis after the receipt of ethical approval. Blood, urine and breast milk samples were obtained from twenty consented transfused nursing mothers and the samples were obtained in replicates. Hexane: dichloromethane 87.5:12.5 v/v was used to extract blood serum. Hexane: dichloromethane 87.5:12.5 v/v was used to.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2150-3494.1000189
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