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The literature on vesicating agents may provide important clues that will lead to the development of effective countermeasures. The reference library outlined below is an important component of our CounterACT Education and Training program run by Drs. Joshua Gray and Diane Heck.
References cataloged by subject:
Recent Publications by the UMDNJ/Rutgers University CounterACT Center Investigators
Chen M, Tong W, Welsh W, and Georgopoulos PG. 2006. Gene expression profiles of rodent pulmonary tissue following sulfur mustard exposure using ArrayTrack. [poster]
Shakarjian MP, Bhatt P, Gordon MK, Chang YC, Casbohm SL, Rudge TL, Kiser RC, Sabourin CL, Casillas RP, Ohman-Strickland P, Riley DJ, Gerecke DR. 2006. Preferential expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 in mouse skin after sulfur mustard exposure. J Appl Toxicol, 26: 239-246. [abstract]
Gerecke DR, Sabourin CLK, Bhatt P, Rudge Jr TL, Casillas RP, Kiser RC, Casbohm SL, Riley DJ, Ohman-Strickland P, Ajibade DV, and Shakarjian MP. 2004. Laminin 5 and Gelatinase alterations in mouse skin following sulfur mustard (SM) exposure. Proceedings of Bioscience Review, 211: 1-12. [pdf]
Review Articles on sulfur mustard and chemical warfare agents:
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Bhat, S., S. Gulati, et al. (2004). The role of glutathione depletion and oxidative stress in mustard toxicity: A review. Proceedings of the U.S. Army Medical Defense Bioscience Review, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Counter ID1085
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Bossone, C. A. and B. Smith (2004). Current animal models used in developing antivesicant medical countermeasures: A review. Proceedings of the U.S. Army Medical Defense Bioscience Review, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Counter ID1069
Brankowitz, W. R. (1987). Chemical weapons movement. History compilation. Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, Office of the Program Manager for chemical munitions (demilitarization and binary).
Brimfield, A. A. (2004). Sulfur mustard: searching for the primary biochemical lesion. Proceedings of the U.S. Army Medical Defense Bioscience Review, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Counter ID1068
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Carroll, L. S. (2005). "Sulfur mustard: cutaneous exposure." Clin Toxicol (Phila) 43(1): 55. Pubmed ID=15732448
Chilcott, R. P. (2005). "Toxicity of sulphur mustard." Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 204(1): 99-100; author reply 100. Pubmed ID=15781298
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Dacre, J. C., R. Beers, et al. (1995). Toxicology and pharmacology of the chemical warfare agent sulfur mustard - A review. Govt Reports Announcements & Index: No. 23, ADA294927.
Dacre, J. C. and M. Goldman (1996). "Toxicology and pharmacology of the chemical warfare agent sulfur mustard." Pharmacol Rev 48(2): 289-326. Pubmed ID=8804107
DOA (1987). Teratology studies of lewisite and sulfur mustard agents: Effects of sulfur mustard in rats and rabbits: Final Report. Frederick, MD, U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, Department of the Army: AD-A187 495.
DOA (1988). Chemical stockpile disposal program: Final programmatic environmental impact statement. Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, Department of the Army V-IX, 1-6.
DOA (1989). Toxicology studies on lewisite and sulfur mustard agents: Subchronic toxicity study on lewisite in rats: Final report. Frederick, MD, U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, Department of the Army: ADA217886.
DOA (1994). Environmental chemistry and fate of chemical warfare agents: Draft: Final report. San Antonio, TX, Corps of Engineers. Huntsville Division. Department of the Army: SwRI Project 01-5864.
DOA (1994). Mechanism of cutaneous vesication. Frederick, MD, U.S. Army Medical Research, Development, Acquisition and Logistics Command, Department of the Army: ADA283085.
DOA (1995). Host factors contributing to disability following sulfur mustard exposure. Frederick, MD, U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command, Department of the Army: ADA294497.
DOA (1996). Health risk assessment for sulfur mustard (HD): draft report. Oak Ridge, TN, U.S. Army Environmental Center, Department of the Army: 1769-1769-A1.
DOA (1998). Characterization and modulation of proteins involved in sulfur mustard vesication. Frederick, MD, U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command, Department of the Army: ADA366 664.
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EPA (1991). Upper-bound quantitative cancer risk estimate for populations adjacent to sulfur mustard incineration facilities. Washington, DC, Human Health Assessment Group, Office of Health and Environmental Assessment, Office of Research and Development. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: EPA600891053.
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EPA (1997). Special report on environmental endocrine disruption: An effects assessment and analysis. Washngton, DC, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Risk Assessment Forum: EPA630R96012.
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