Hair in Toxicology (eBook, PDF)

An Important Bio-Monitor
Redaktion: Tobin, Desmond John

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Hair in Toxicology: An Important Biomonitor is the first book of its kind devoted exclusively to in-depth analysis of the hair shaft as an important tool for a diverse range of scientific investigations. This authoritative book combines contributions from experts in academic, governmental and industrial environments, to provide a unique, comprehensive look at: - Why hair can serve as an invaluable bio-resource in toxicology, with up-to-date reviews on hair growth, hair fibre formation and hair pigmentation - Information (including regulatory details) on the exposure of hair (and by extension the body) to drug and non-drug chemicals and pollutants - Toxicological issues relevant to the use of hair products (including colourants, shampoos and depilatories) - The ability of hair to capture information on personal identity, chemical exposure, and environmental interactions - How hair can provide an understanding of human life from archaeological and historical perspectives - Future direction in the use of hair in toxicology Hair in Toxicology: An Important Biomonitor is ideal as a reference and guide to investigations in the biomedical, biochemical and pharmaceutical sciences at the graduate and post graduate level.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: RSC
• Seitenzahl: 378
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Oktober 2007
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781847552518
• Artikelnr.: 44769026

Autorenporträt

Desmond John Tobin, University of Bradford, UK

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1: Biology of Hair
Chapter 1: The Biogenesis and Growth of Human Hair
Chapter 2: The Human Hair Fiber
Chapter 3: Pigmentation of Human Hair
Part 2: Application of Hair Biology to Environmental Assessments
Chapter 4: Hair in Forensic Toxicology with a Special Focus on Drug-facilitated Crimes
Chapter 5: Hair and Human Identification
Chapter 6: Hair and Metal Toxicity
Chapter 7: Hair and Exposure to Environmental Pollutants
Chapter 8: Hair and Nutrient/Diet Assessment
Part 3: Chemistry and Toxicology of Personal Hair Care Products
Chapter 9: Hair Colorant Chemistry
Chapter 10: Hair Dyes and Skin Allergy
Chapter 11: Hair Colorant Use Associated Pathology - Cancer?
Chapter 12: The Chemistry of Hair Care Products: Potential Toxicological Issues for Shampoos, Hair Conditioners, Fixatives, Permanent Waves, Relaxers and Depilatories
Chapter 13: Hair Care Products - Regulatory Issues
Part 4: Hair in Archaeology
Chapter 14: Hair as a Bioresource in Archaeological Study
Chapter 15: A Perspective on Future Directions