| Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Chemical and Metabolic Mechanisms Contributor(s): Smith, Camilla (Author), Hotchkiss, Sharon (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415250471 ISBN-13: 9780415250474 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $133.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2001 Annotation: Allergic Contact Dermatitis assesses the potential effects of xenobiotic metabolism and protein reactivity on toxicity. It reviews current knowledge of percutaneous absorption and skin metabolism and includes discussion of the xenobiotics themselves. It answers questions such as: How does sensitisation relate to protein reactivity and levels of metabolism? How we can identify potential hazards in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals etc? In a world where people are becoming increasingly aware of their allergies, this up to date one-stop reference will prove an invaluable addition to the shelves of any researcher in academia, government, regulatory bodies, public health officials and, of course, the food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industries will find the book to be of particular relevance. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Dermatology - Medical | Toxicology - Medical | Biochemistry |
| Dewey: 616.973 |
| LCCN: 00064911 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.9" W x 10.12" (1.83 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Allergic Contact Dermatitis assesses the potential effects of xenobiotic metabolism and protein reactivity on toxicity. It reviews current knowledge of percutaneous absorption and skin metabolism and includes discussion of the xenobiotics themselves. It answers questions such as: How does sensitisation relate to protein reactivity and levels of metabolism? How we can identify potential hazards in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals etc? |