An Introduction to Interdisciplinary Toxicology
From Molecules to Man
Published on 18. February 2020
644 pages
978-0-12-813603-4 (ISBN)
Description
An Introduction to Interdisciplinary Toxicology: From Molecules to Man integrates the various aspects of toxicology, from "simple molecular systems, to complex human communities, with expertise from a spectrum of interacting disciplines. Chapters are written by specialists within a given subject, such as a chemical engineer, nutritional scientist, or a microbiologist, so subjects are clearly explained and discussed within the toxicology context. Many chapters are comparative across species so that students in ecotoxicology learn mammalian toxicology and vice versa. Specific citations, further reading, study questions, and other learning features are also included.
The book allows students to concurrently learn concepts in both biomedical and environmental toxicology fields, thus better equipping them for the many career opportunities toxicology provides. This book will also be useful to those wishing to reference how disciplines interact within the broad field of toxicology.
- Covers major topics and newer areas in toxicology, including nanotoxicology, Tox21, epigenetic toxicology, and organ-specific toxicity
- Includes a variety of perspectives to give a complete understanding of toxicology
- Written by specialists within each subject area, e.g., a chemical engineer, to ensure concepts are clearly explained
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Content
I. General Concepts1. Principles2. Sources of exposures: Point vs Nonpoint Source Contamination3. How chemicals distribute in the physical environment4. How chemicals distribute in cells and simple organisms5. How chemicals distribute in complex organisms
II. Responses to chemical toxicants6. Cellular responses to toxicants7. Genotoxicity and epigenetics8. Carcinogenesis9. Disruption of cell signaling10. Altered development and reproduction11. Microbiome alterations and modulation of toxicity12. Nanotoxicology
III. Organ System Effects13. Dermal system14. Gastrointestinal system15. Excretory system16. Respiratory System17. Cardiovascular system18. Musculoskeletal system19. Endocrine system20. The immune system21. Visual system22. Nervous system
IV. Ecosystems and Ecotoxicology23. Organism vs population24. Bioconcentration25. Biomarkers
V. Toxicology in the Home26. Opiates and other therapeutics27. Cleaning products28. Petroleum products
VI. Toxicology in the Community29. Historical case studies30. Social factors in community contamination
VII. Forensic Toxicology
VIII. Regulatory Toxicology31. Toxicity testing32. Tox2133. Principles of Risk Assessment
IX. Reference materials and websites34. Information Resources in Toxicology, 4th edition. 35. National Toxicology Program 36. National Center for Toxicological Research 37. FDA38. EPA
