Biomarkers of exposure [electronic resource] / Thomas J. Smith.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Gene-environment interactions : role in the modulation of pulmonary and autoimmune disease risks: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2007Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (38 min.) : color, sound)Subject(s): Environmental Exposure | Genes | Genetic Predisposition to Disease | Risk FactorsOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: Biomarkers as indicators of exposure, adverse effects or susceptibility for an individual -- Methods of exposure: inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption -- Toxicokinetics as a guide to understanding biomarker behaviour -- Calibration of biomarkers -- Example of using biomarkers for exposure to MTBE in gasoline -- Using a physiologically based toxicokinetic (PBTK) model of MTBE to estimate tissue and biomarker levels -- Metabolic gene-environment interaction in biomarker production -- Using lab exposures to study biomarkers and the dose-response relationship.
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