ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Organolead
;
phytotoxicity
;
rain water
;
acid rain
;
glutathione
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Biochemical studies and experiments with cells have shown that trialkyllead (R3Pb+), a degradation product of tetraalkyllead (R4Pb) antiknock agents, is highly cytotoxic. Trialkyllead may occur in rain and fog in concentrations much higher than those reported so far. From these data it has been proposed that trialkyllead may represent one of the factors responsible for the present forest decline. This article reviews the chemistry of trialkylead, its molecular interactions, its toxic effects on cells and on plant cells in particular, and its occurrence in the environment. Evidence for and against the involvement of trialkyllead in forest decline will be discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01942829
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