Teratogens: Chemicals Which Cause Birth Defects - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 044442914X ISBN 13 : 9780444429148

Editeur : Elsevier Science Ltd, 1988

Synopsis

This multi-author work deals with the practical aspects of teratogens - chemicals which cause birth defects. It is designed for use as a unique guide to these chemicals in which one can find all relevant information. The issues covered include: how to obtain information about the teratogenic potential of chemicals; teratogenic chemicals in undergraduate chemistry laboratories; safe handling of teratogenic chemicals; teratogenicity of pesticides and other pollutants in the environment; occupational exposure and pregnancy outcome; identification and prevention of reproductive hazards in industry; and the long-term effects of chemicals on the developing brain. A list of approximately 5,000 chemicals known to cause reproductive effects is given. A comprehensive bibliography is included with each chapter providing up-to-date references for more in-depth coverage. The monograph will be of interest to academic and industrial chemists, health professionals, as well as both undergraduate and graduate students in health and related sciences.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Elsevier Science Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1988
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 044442914X
• ISBN 13: 9780444429148
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 484
• Éditeur: Meyers Vera Kolb
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Barbara Criscuolo; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; 20141; Italie