Role of glutathione conjugation in 1-bromobutane-induced hepatotoxicity in mice.

Halogenated organic compounds, such as 1-bromobutane (1-BB), have been used as cleaning agents, agents for chemical syntheses, or extraction solvents. In the present study, hepatotoxic effects of 1-BB and its conjugation with glutathione (GSH) were investigated in female BALB/c mice. Animals were treated orally with 1-BB at 375, 750 and 1500 mg/kg in corn oil once for dose-response study or treated orally with 1-BB at 1500 mg/kg for 6, 12, 24 and 48h for time-course study.

Role of Glutathione Conjugation in 1-Bromobutane-induced Immunotoxicity in Mice.

Halogenated organic compounds, such as 1-bromobutane (1-BB) , have been used as cleaning agents, agents for chemical syntheses or extraction solvents in workplace. In the present study, immunotoxic effects of 1-BB and its conjugation with glutathione (GSH) were investigated in female BALB/c mice. Animals were treated orally with 1-BB at 375, 750 and 1500 mg/kg in corn oil once for dose response or treated orally with 1-BB at 1500 mg/kg for 6, 12, 24 and 48 hr for time course.