PRINCIPLES OF BIOCHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY

Timbrell, J. A.

ISBN 10: 0850663199 / ISBN 13: 9780850663198

Published by Taylor & Francis, London, 1982

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"This book is intended as an introductory text for undergraduate and postgraduate students concerned with toxicology and allied subjects and for those involved in research and other areas of scientific endeavour who require a background to the subject of toxicology. Its primary purpose is to introduce the basic principles and mechanisms underlying the toxicity of foreign agents." [Preface] The chapter headings are: Introduction; Dose-Response Relationships; Factors Affecting Toxic Responses: Disposition; Factors Affecting Toxic Responses: Metabolism; Factors Affecting Metabolism and Disoposition; Toxic Responses to Foreign Compounds; and Biochemical Mechanisms of Toxicity: Specific Examples. 249 pages, with tables, figures, Glossary, and Index; plus x [10] pages prefatory matter. Covers are nipped at front upper left corner, and have a partial crease at front bottom right corner; original price stamp on rfEP; text is clean and strong.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: PRINCIPLES OF BIOCHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis, London
• Publication Date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0850663199
• ISBN 13: 9780850663198
• Binding: Illustrated Coated Cardstock
• Edition: Reprint, 1985
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

Leading textbook in biochemical toxicology. Addresses dose-response relationships; metabolism; toxic responses, and provides detailed examples to illustrate mechanisms of toxicity.