Occupational exposure to petroleum products (gasoline) and elevated blood levels of MTBE have been demonstrated among gasoline station attendants. While MTBE and its metabolites have been considered environmentally inert, immunologically these materials could be...
methyl tertiary-butyl ether
Abnormal apoptosis and cell cycle progression in humans exposed to methyl tertiary-butyl ether and benzene containing water
1 In this study we hypothesized that in individuals with certain genetic makeup, MTBE, benzene or their metabolites act as adducts and may induce pro grammed cell death. 2 Our study involved a group of 60 male and female subjects who were exposed to MTBE and benzene-...