Main Title |
Biologic markers in immunotoxicology / |
Publisher |
National Academy Press, |
Year Published |
1992 |
OCLC Number |
25584884 |
ISBN |
0309043891; 9780309043892 |
Subjects |
Immunotoxicology ;
Biochemical markers ;
Allergy ;
Biomarkers ;
Environmental Pollutants--adverse effects ;
Hypersensitivity ;
Immune System--drug effects ;
Immunotoxins--adverse effects ;
Environmental Exposure ;
Immunity--drug effects ;
Biological Markers--diagnostic use
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJEM |
RC582.17.B56 1992 |
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OCSPP Chemical Library/Washington,DC |
09/17/1993 |
EKBM |
RC582.17.B56 1992 |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
02/03/1995 |
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Collation |
xvii, 206 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-181) and index. |
Contents Notes |
Introduction -- The structure and function of the immune system and mechanisms of immunotoxicity -- Biologic markers for immune-mediated disease -- Autoimmune diseases -- The capacity of toxic agents to compromise the immune system (biologic markers of immunosuppression) -- Animal models for use in detecting immunotoxic potential and determining mechanisms of action -- Human immune-system biologic markers of immunotoxicity -- Application of biologic markers of immunotoxicity in epidemiology -- Use of biologic markers in controversial areas of environmental health -- Summary and recommendations. |