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Forecasting the environmental effects of air pollution with landfill gas in residential areas
In the article the prediction of ecological consequences of contamination of components of the landfill gas air to a residential building, located on the territory close to the landfill. A method for calculating the dispersion of landfill gas taking into
Arthur Valerevich Sauts
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Studies on an efficient method for determining 3,3’-dimethylbenzidine in the workplace air
Background: 3,3’-Dimethylbenzidene (DMB) is a substance classified into the group of carcinogens. The value of maximum admissible concentration for this substance in the workplace air is not specified in Poland.
Joanna Kowalska, Anna Jeżewska
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Two monstrous female health-related issues are currently engaging the attention of the global community. These are the chemical skin-lightening issue and the rising female breast cancer issue.
Yetunde M. Olumide+8 more
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Threshold in Carcinogenicity of Genotoxic Carcinogens [PDF]
Nowadays the idea of threshold in the carcinogenicity of chemical carcinogens has attracted interest in the field of carcinogenesis. With genotoxic agents there is considerable experimental evidence in support of the idea. Here, we report on the low dose carcinogenicity in rats observed with heterocyclic amines contained in cooked food, 2-amino-3,8 ...
Hideki Wanibuchi+3 more
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Specific gene and miRNA expression patterns are potential early biomarkers of harmful environmental carcinogen exposures. The aim of our research was to develop an assay panel by using several miRNAs for the rapid screening of potential carcinogens.
Andras Tomesz+13 more
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In the past, 2-naphthylamine (2-NA) was used for the production of azo dyes, as an antioxidant in the cable industry and in the rubber industry. Despite the fact that 2-NA is not produced on an industrial scale, it is still used in small quantities as a ...
Ewelina Czubacka, Sławomir Czerczak
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Nasal cavity tumors constitute a very small part of head and neck malignancies. Although paranasal sinus tumors due to the presence of backward foreign bodies, neoplasms of nasal cavity associated with a foreign body are extremely rare.
Selçuk Yıldız+3 more
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Polyphenols are capable of decreasing cancer risk. We examined the chemopreventive effects of a green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract, polyphenol extract (a mixture of blackberry (Rubus fruticosus), blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum), and added resveratrol ...
Richard Molnar+13 more
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Development of detection method for carcinogenic compounds using radish seeds (Raphanus sativus L.) via measuring the alkaline phosphatase enzyme activity [PDF]
Convincing data regarding carcinogenic substances is very useful for handling materials correctly to avoid exposure to cancer-triggering substances in the body.
Nuri Ari Efiana, Mulyadi, Annas Binarjo
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Cytochromes P450 are Expressed in Proliferating Cells in Barrett's Metaplasia
The expression of cytochromes P450 (CYP) in Barrett's esophagus and esophageal squamous mucosa was investigated. Esophagectomy specimens from 23 patients were examined for CYP expression of CYP1A2, CYP3A4, CYP2C9/10, and CYP2E1 by immunohistochemical ...
Steven J. Hughes+7 more
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