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Monitoring of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, polychlorinated dibenzofurans, and polychlorinated biphenyls in Estonian food; pp. 193–200 [PDF]

Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences, 2011
Persistent organic pollutants are mainly compounds that include chlorine, which are posing a threat to human health and impairing living organisms and ecosystems due to their toxicity, persistence, and bioaccumulation.
Ott Roots, Hannu Kiviranta, Tagli Pitsi, Panu Rantakokko, Päivi Ruokojärvi, Mart Simm, Raivo Vokk, Leili Järv   +7 more
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Seasonal analysis of submicron aerosol in Old Delhi using high-resolution aerosol mass spectrometry: chemical characterisation, source apportionment and new marker identification [PDF]

Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 2021
We present the first real-time composition of submicron particulate matter (PM1) in Old Delhi using high-resolution aerosol mass spectrometry (HR-AMS). Old Delhi is one of the most polluted locations in the world, and PM1 concentrations reached ∼ 750 µg ...
J. M. Cash, J. M. Cash, B. Langford, C. Di Marco, N. J. Mullinger, J. Allan, E. Reyes-Villegas, R. Joshi, M. R. Heal, W. J. F. Acton, W. J. F. Acton, C. N. Hewitt, P. K. Misztal, P. K. Misztal, W. Drysdale, T. K. Mandal, Shivani, R. Gadi, B. R. Gurjar, E. Nemitz   +19 more
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Neurodevelopmental Effects of Perinatal TCDD Exposure Differ from Those of Other PCDD/Fs in Vietnamese Children Living near the Former US Air Base in Da Nang, Vietnam

Toxics, 2023
This study reports that children exposed to 2,3,7,8-tetra-chlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), the major toxin in Agent Orange, from the breast milk of mothers residing near the former Da Nang US air base in Vietnam may have specific alterations in higher ...
Nghi Ngoc Tran, Tai Pham-The, Thao Ngoc Pham, Hoa Thi Vu, Khue Ngoc Luong, Muneko Nishijo   +5 more
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Agent Orange and head and neck cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]

World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg
Abstract Objective To assess the incidence of head and neck cancer in patients exposed to Agent Orange and related dioxins. Methods Studies were identified through CINAHL, PubMed, and Scopus. Primary studies were identified through April 2023. Articles were included reporting incidence of head and neck cancer and/or deaths due to head and neck cancer ...
Monaghan NP, Duckett KA, Nguyen SA, Newman JG, Kejner AE, Albergotti WG.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Development of skin diseases following systemic exposure: example of dioxins

Frontiers in Toxicology, 2023
Most skin manifestations of exposure to toxic compounds are a consequence of a direct contact with the toxicants. However, some toxicants may reach the skin following systemic exposure, and promote skin diseases.
Olivier Sorg, Jean-Hilaire Saurat
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Polychlorinated dibenzo-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzo-furans exposure and altered lung function: The mediating role of oxidative stress

Environment International, 2020
The lung has been reported to be one of the target organs of polychlorinated dibenzo-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzo-furans (PCDD/Fs) in many toxicological studies.
Zhuang Zhang, Min Zhou, Jintong He, Tingming Shi, Sukun Zhang, Naijun Tang, Weihong Chen   +6 more
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Assessment of the feed additive consisting of endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase and endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (produced with Talaromyces versatilis IMI CC 378536) (Rovabio® Excel) for all poultry species, weaned piglets, pigs for fattening and sows for the renewal of its authorisation (Adisseo France SAS). [PDF]

EFSA J
Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of the feed additive consisting of endo‐1,3(4)‐beta‐glucanase and endo‐1,4‐beta‐xylanase (produced with Talaromyces versatilis IMI CC 378536) (Rovabio® Excel) for the renewal of its authorisation as a zootechnical feed ...
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Villa RE, Azimonti G, Bonos E, Christensen H, Durjava M, Dusemund B, Gehring R, Glandorf B, Kouba M, López-Alonso M, Marcon F, Nebbia C, Pechová A, Prieto-Maradona M, Röhe I, Theodoridou K, Brantom P, Yurkov A, Anguita M, Innocenti ML, Tarrés-Call J, Pettenati E.   +22 more
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Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins and Dibenzofurans in Cigarette Smoke - Polychlordibenzodioxine und Polychlordibenzofurane in Cigarettenrauch

Contributions to Tobacco and Nicotine Research, 1990
The paper describes a method for the determination of polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and -furans both in gas phase and in particulate matter of cigarette smoke.
Ball M, Päpke O, Lis A
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Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins and Dibenzofurans Emissions from Transportation

Communications, 2011
Measurement of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) was performed in order to complement the set of known emission factors. Methodology for gasoline engines emission factors determination that uses POPs concentrations measured in exhaust gasses, limited ...
Jiri Huzlik, Roman Licbinsky, Daniela Durcanska   +2 more
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Reference materials for the determination of contaminants in milk and milk products

Czech Journal of Food Sciences, 2003
In this review, the latest information is given about the reference materials for the determination of contaminants in milk and milk products. Certified reference materials for the determination of contaminating chemical elements, organochlorine ...
J. Táborský, A. Hejtmánková, J. Dolejšková   +2 more
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