THE CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY OF SULFUR MUSTARD

Volume: 8, Issue: 3, Pages: 162 - 179
Published: Jan 1, 2005
Abstract
Sulfur mustard (SM) or mustard gas is one of the most important agents of chemical warfare due to its simple and cheap chemical synthesis that makes it readily available for both military and terrorist use. SM acts as an alkylating agent that induces disruption of nucleic acids and proteins, impairing cell homeostasis and eventually causing cell death. It rapidly reacts with ocular, respiratory, and cutaneous tissues, as well as bone marrow and...
Paper Details
Title
THE CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY OF SULFUR MUSTARD
Published Date
Jan 1, 2005
Journal
Volume
8
Issue
3
Pages
162 - 179
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