Influence of pesticides on hepatic cells: mechanisms and health implications
Abstract
Pesticides – chemical substances used in agriculture to control pests and improve crop yields have been linked to adverse effects on human health when exposure is chronic or acute. The liver, as the principal organ responsible for xenobiotic metabolism and detoxification, is especially susceptible. Hepatic cells including hepatocytes are primary targets of pesticide-induced toxicity. This article reviews the molecular and cellular effects of pesticides on liver tissue, highlighting key mechanisms and health outcomes with scientific references.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity
Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection
Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Eurasian Journal of Medical and Natural Sciences
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 70–74
- Publication date
- 6 February 2026
- Language
- EN