Biological Effects of Low Level Exposures to Chemical and Radiation

Herausgeber: Calabrese, Edward J

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book features papers presented at a workshop discussing current knowledge about the biological effects of low level exposures (BELLE). The book is designed to help establish a scientific base for future BELLE initiatives and is focused on the issue of the toxicological implications of biological adaptations.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bsp Books Pvt. Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 172
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Januar 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 249g
• ISBN-13: 9781138557741
• ISBN-10: 1138557749
• Artikelnr.: 56875603

Autorenporträt

Edward J. Calabrese is an American toxicologist and professor in the department of environmental health sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is the editor-in-chief of the scientific journal Dose-Response.

Inhaltsangabe

1.Hypotheses on Mammalian Aging, Toxicity, and Longevity Hormones 2. The
Role of the 'Stress Protein Response' in Hormesis 3. DNA Repair 4.
Biochemical Mechanisms of Biphasic Dose-Response Relationships 5. Effects
of Low-Dose Radiation on the Immune Reponse 6. Cellular Adaption as an
Important Response During Chemical Carcinogenesis 7. Bio statistical
Approaches for Modelling U-shaped Dose-Response Curves and Study Design
Considerations in Assessing the Biological Effects of Low Doses