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Parathion
A highly toxic cholinesterase inhibitor that is used as an acaricide and as an insecticide.
Methyl Parathion
The methyl homolog of parathion. An effective, but highly toxic, organothiophosphate insecticide and cholinesterase inhibitor.
Year introduced: 1991(1975)
parathion hydrolase, Flavobacterium balustinum [Supplementary Concept]
hydrolyses triester linkage found in a variety of orgnophosphorus pesticides
Date introduced: September 18, 2012
methyl parathion hydrolase, Sphingomonas [Supplementary Concept]
Date introduced: December 10, 2007
methyl parathion hydrolase, Pseudomonas [Supplementary Concept]
Date introduced: January 21, 2005