Description
Biomarkers in Toxicology, 1st Edition, is a timely and comprehensive reference dedicated to all aspects of biomarkers that relate to chemical exposure and their effects on biological systems. This book includes both vertebrate and non-vertebrate species models for toxicological testing and development of biomarkers. Divided into several key sections, this reference volume contains new chapters devoted to topics in microplastics, neuroimmunotoxicity and nutraceuticals, along with a look at the latest cutting-edge technologies used to detect biomarkers. Each chapter contains several references to current literature and important resources for further reading. Key features include: – Completely revised chapters, along with additional chapters on the newest developments in the field; identification and discussion on the most sensitive, accurate, unique and validated biomarkers used as indicators of exposure; Coverage of special topics and applications of biomarkers, including chapters on molecular toxicology biomarkers, biomarker analysis for nanotoxicology, development of biomarkers for drug efficacy evaluation, and much more. 1,088 p.
- Ramesh C. Gupta, Editor. DVM, MVSC, PhD, DABT, FACT, FACN, FATS, Professor and Head, Toxicology Department. Breathitt Veterinary Center, Murray State University, Hopkinsville, KY (USA).
- Publication date (digital version): 2014-01. – Academic Press (imprint of Elsevier); Copyright © 2014 by Elsevier Inc.
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