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Oxidized respiratory molecules induced in vivo by nitrite in Pontodrilus littoralis (oligochaeta)

Andrea SantulliVincenzo D'amelioM. Teresa Musmeci

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PharmacologyHemeproteinImmunologychemistry.chemical_elementNitrogenMethemoglobinchemistry.chemical_compoundBiochemistrychemistryIn vivoToxicityHemoglobinRespiratory systemNitrite

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Abstract 1. The in vivo effect of nitrite has been investigated in Pontodrilus littoralis. 2. Exposure of the animals at nitrite concentrations (0.05–0.1%) produced methaemoglobin and hemichromes. 3. Disappearance of oxidized forms was obtained when normal rearing conditions were restored. 4. Longer exposure to higher nitrite concentrations produced irreversible oxidized forms.

https://doi.org/10.1016/0742-8413(92)90235-y