Hemodynamic and electromechanical effects of paraquat in rat heart.

Paraquat (PQ) is a highly lethal herbicide. Ingestion of large quantities of PQ usually results in cardiovascular collapse and eventual mortality. Recent pieces of evidence indicate possible involvement of oxidative stress- and inflammation-related factors in PQ-induced cardiac toxicity. However, li...

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Main Authors: Chih-Chuan Lin, Kuang-Hung Hsu, Chia-Pang Shih, Gwo-Jyh Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0234591