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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherImperial College Press
ISBN-101860944175
ISBN-139781860944178
eBay Product ID (ePID)6057825
Product Key Features
Number of Pages489 Pages
Publication NameCarcinogenic Effects of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
LanguageEnglish
SubjectToxicology, Oncology, Chemistry / Organic
Publication Year2005
TypeTextbook
AuthorAndreas Luch
Subject AreaScience, Medical
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight39.8 Oz
Item Length8.7 in
Item Width5.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-056977
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal616.994071
SynopsisThis book provides an overview on the molecular mode of action of carcinogenic polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs are by-products arising from incomplete combustion of organic matter that are frequently released into our environment, and thus are ubiquitously detectable. Many PAHs are strong carcinogens in rodent bioassays and have been linked to increased incidence of cancer in humans. This book covers all aspects of PAH-induced carcinogenesis; it is a collection of articles written by some of the most recognizable PAH researchers, reviewing the present knowledge in this field. The topics include: exposure to and biomonitoring of PAHs in the human population; metabolic activation of PAHs; genotoxicity and repair of PAH-induced DNA damage; and factors modulating individual susceptibility to the deleterious effects of PAHs., This book provides an overview on the molecular mode of action of carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs are by-products arising from incomplete combustion of organic matter that are frequently released into our environment, and thus are ubiquitously detectable. Many PAHs are strong carcinogens in rodent bioassays and have been linked to increased incidences of various types of cancer in humans. The present book covers all aspects of PAH-induced carcinogenesis; it is a collection of articles written by some of the most recognizable PAH researchers, reviewing the present knowledge in this field. The topics include: exposure to and biomonitoring of PAHs in the human population; metabolic activation of PAHs; genotoxicity and repair of PAH-induced DNA damage; and factors modulating individual susceptibility to the deleterious effects of PAHs.