Imiprothrin

Imiprothrin is a potent inducer of CYP1A2, known for its significant effects on metallothionein 1a expression. This compound exhibits genotoxic and cytotoxic properties, evident through the initiation of detoxification responses in rat hepatocytes and the induction of chromosomal aberrations and micronucleus formation in bone marrow cells. Additionally, Imiprothrin prompts oxidative stress, resulting in lipid peroxidation and reactive oxygen species production, which can adversely affect liver and kidney functions. Though it inhibits weight gain and can lead to high mortality in female mice at elevated doses, it has not shown carcinogenicity in rat studies, with sensitive toxicity biomarkers including aspartate aminotransferase and total protein.