Pohjanvirta The AH Receptor in Biology and Toxicology

1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-118-14054-3
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 552 Seiten, E-Book

This book provides a thorough and up-to-date overview of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) and its unique dual role in toxicology and biology. The coverage includes epigenetic mechanisms, gene expression, reproductive and developmental toxicity, signal transduction, and transgenic animal models. Featuring an internationally recognized team of authors at the forefront of AHR research, this resource provides a comprehensive reference for readers interested in understanding the full spectrum of AHR, from basic concepts, toxicology analysis, and models to polymorphism and related diseases.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pohjanvirta, Raimo

Über Autor(innen)

Raimo Pohjanvirta, PhD, is Professor of Toxicology at theUniversity of Helsinki. He has been studying the effects and actionmechanisms of dioxins for over twenty years, publishing over ahundred peer-reviewed papers on dioxins and AHR. Dr. Pohjanvirtahas been an invited lecturer at major international conferences,including the Society of Toxicology, EUROTOX, and the BritishToxicology Society.