M. Bragadin, D. Marton, S. Manente
Jan 15, 2001
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Journal of inorganic biochemistry
Abstract
The interactions of tributyllead with lysosomes from rat liver have been studied. It results that the organometal compound induces a fast alkalinization in energized lysosomes. The interpretation is that the compound is a potent proton carrier. This function could explain the toxicity, in particular at neurological level of the compound.