Principles of biochemical toxicology / by John A. Timbrell.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Timbrell, John A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Biochemical toxicology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (466 p.)

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Informa Healthcare USA, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This leading textbook in the field examines the mechanisms underlying toxicity, particularly the events at the molecular level and the factors that determine and affect toxicity. The new edition is updated to reflect the latest research into the biochemical basis of toxicology and the growing concerns over the adverse effects of drugs, environmental pollution, and occupational hazards.

Contents:

Front Cover; Title Page; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1- Introduction; Chapter 2- Fundamentals of Toxicology and Dose-Response Relationships; Chapter 3- Factors Affecting Toxic Responses: Disposition; Chapter 4- Factors Affecting Toxic Responses: Metabolism; Chapter 5- Factors Affecting Metabolism and Disposition; Chapter 6- Toxic Responses to Foreign Compounds; Chapter 7- Biochemical Mechanisms of Toxicity:Specific Examples; Glossary; Answers to Review Questions; Index; Back;

Notes:

• Description based upon print version of record.
• Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
• Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

• 1-04-006268-7
• 0-429-12493-7
• 1-281-87564-3
• 9786611875640
• 1-4200-0708-4

OCLC:

476208292