Why melamine (三聚氰胺，蛋白精) in adulterated milk powder causes fata kidney failure in pet and baby?

Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 22 - Publication in policy or professional journal

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Author(s)

  • Zhongrong ZHANG
  • Sau-Ha CHEUNG
  • Hon-yeung CHEUNG

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)53 - 56
Journal / PublicationHong Kong Pharmaceutical Journal
Volume15
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 30 Sept 2008

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Abstract

In September 11, 2008 the disclosure of toxic milk powder produced by Sanlu stirred up a storm in food consumption. Twenty two brands of infant formula were confirmed to contain a substance called melamine, making 53,000 infants ills and hospitalized within ten days. What is the physicochemical property of this compound and how does it affect the health of a baby and small animal. In this reviewed article, the toxicological mechanism of melamine is described.

Research Area(s)

  • Melamine, adulterated milk, Kidney failure, Pet, Bady, Analysis

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Why melamine (三聚氰胺，蛋白精) in adulterated milk powder causes fata kidney failure in pet and baby? / ZHANG, Zhongrong; CHEUNG, Sau-Ha; CHEUNG, Hon-yeung.
In: Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Journal, Vol. 15, No. 2, 30.09.2008, p. 53 - 56.

Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 22 - Publication in policy or professional journal