A comparison of the results from intra-pleural and intra-peritoneal studies with those from inhalation and intratracheal tests for the assessment of pulmonary responses to inhalable dusts and fibres. [PDF]
The aim of this paper is to compare results from inhalation studies with those from intraperitoneal and intrapleural tests, where available, for a number of fibrous and particulate test materials.
Bevan, Ruth +2 more
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QSAR study for carcinogenicity in a large set of organic compounds [PDF]
In our continuing efforts to find out acceptable Absorption, Distribution, Metabolization, Elimination and Toxicity (ADMET) properties of organic compounds, we establish linear QSAR models for the carcinogenic potential prediction of 1464 compounds taken
Castro, Eduardo Alberto +3 more
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Benzene histotoxic and teratogenic Effects in exposed Mice
Throughout the last two decades, benzene was a prominent source of an occupational and environmental pollution in Iraq. Especially from direct contact with private electric generators which were installed closer to homes or even inside every home in ...
Hussamadin kadhim +4 more
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Living systems, whether healthy or diseased, must obey the laws of chemistry. The purpose of this review is to identify the interpretive limits of cellular biochemistry using, largely, the tools of physical chemistry.
Parker Schanen, Howard R. Petty
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Exposure to Heavy Metals in Soot Samples and Cancer Risk Assessment in Port Harcourt, Nigeria [PDF]
Background. Port Harcourt is an oil-rich city in Nigeria's Niger delta region. For over two years, Port Harcourt experienced black soot deposition in the environment.
Ihesinachi A. Kalagbor +2 more
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Molecular Static and Dynamic Analyses reveal Flaw in Murine Model used by US FDA to Detect Drug Carcinogenicity [PDF]
The US FDA currently accepts carcinogenicity studies of pharmaceutical drugs based on murine models. In addition to 6 month studies with p53(+/-) and ras.H2 transgenic mice, lifetime studies (typically 2 years) in WT mice or rats are also considered as ...
Trevor Marshall
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Challenging Global Waste Management – Bioremediation to Detoxify Asbestos
As the 21st century uncovers ever-increasing volumes of asbestos and asbestos-contaminated waste, we need a new way to stop ‘grandfather’s problem’ from becoming that of our future generations.
Shannon L. Wallis +11 more
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Permitted daily exposure for diisopropyl ether as a residual solvent in pharmaceuticals [PDF]
Solvents can be used in the manufacture of medicinal products provided their residual levels in the final product comply with the acceptable limits based on safety data.
Evandri, Maria Grazia, Romanelli, Luca
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Meat and meat products, which have a very important place in terms of nutrition, can endanger human health if they are not properly prepared and preserved. Meat and meat products except for products such as sushi, which are deliberately consumed raw, are
E. Oz, F. Oz
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Safety assessment of the substance phosphorous acid, mixed 2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenyl and 4-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenyl triesters for use in food contact materials [PDF]
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Barthélémy, Eric +24 more
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