Teratogens. Chemicals Which Cause Birth Defects
Vera M. Kolb (Eds.)
This second revised edition deals with the practical aspect of teratogens - chemicals which cause birth defects. It covers such issues as how to obtain information about the teratogenic potential of chemicals and includes a list of 5625 names of chemicals associated with reproductive effects. The book also deals with teratogenic chemicals in undergraduate chemistry laboratories; the principles and mechanisms of teratogenesis; biochemical determinants of chemical teratogensis; the relationship between maternal occupational exposure and spontaneous abortion; the legal and ethical aspects of foetal protection policies; and safe handling of teratogenic chemicals in the laboratory. This volume should be of interest to chemists and other professionals working with teratogens
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Año:
1993
Edición:
2 Rev Sub
Editorial:
Elsevier Science Pub Co
Idioma:
english
Páginas:
589
ISBN 10:
0444814825
ISBN 13:
9780444814821
Archivo:
PDF, 4.55 MB
IPFS:
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english, 1993