Human platelet 5-hydroxytryptamine concentration as a tool in prediction of solvent induced neurotoxic effects.

Many organic solvents are lipophilic and concentrate in lipid rich tissues e.g. nervous tissue, where they are known to induce toxic effects in humans, especially in the central nervous system. Changes in the presynaptic neurotransmitter metabolism may play a role in these effects. The platelet is proposed as an alternative human model for this complex in the investigation of such changes, especially regarding 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT). The platelet 5-HT concentration was measured in platelets isolated from exposed persons with diagnosed neurointoxication caused by exposure to organic solvents and compared to controls. No difference in the concentration was found. Instead of using the platelet 5-HT concentration in the prediction of neurotoxic effects, the platelet 5-HT uptake rate may be an alternative parameter. A specific and sensitive double isotope derivative technique for 5-HT measurements is described. A solvent induced reduction in the number of platelets/ml platelet rich plasma was found and is discussed.

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