The Effect of Oil Pollutants on Oxidative Stress Markers, and Antioxidants in the Blood Serum of Workers in Gas Stations in Mosul

This study included the estimation of several oxidative stress markers (advanced oxidation protein products, peroxidase enzyme), and antioxidant levels (N-acetyl cysteine, uric acid) in the blood serum of fuel station workers in Mosul, Iraq. The workers were selected on the basis that they had no apparent diseases (such as heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure) and were exposed daily to gasoline and petroleum product pollutants. The results of these variables were compared with a group of men of the same age who were not involved in petroleum-related work. The study results showed significant differences oxidative stress products, and antioxidant levels in the blood serum of fuel station workers compared to the control group. This confirms the impact of gasoline and various petroleum pollutants on the health of workers in these stations.