Urinary profile of 6β-hydroxycortisol in workers exposed to aluminum

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Abstract

The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether aluminum exposure may cause alterations of cytochrome P 4503A4 by measuring the urinary excretion of 6β-hydroxycortisol as biomarker. There is a positive correlation between urinary 6β-hydroxycortisol and aluminum excretion (p<0.05). The correlations between occupational duration, smoking habits, and age were also evaluated. The increased excretion of the biomarker suggests that this element may induce formation of cytochrome P 450 in exposed individuals.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)36-41
Number of pages6
JournalBiological Trace Element Research
Volume120
Issue number1-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2007

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Keywords

  • 6β-Hydroxycortisol
  • Aluminum
  • Biomarker
  • Cytochrome P
  • Enzyme induction

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