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Human Cancer
Epidemiology and Environmental Causes
Av John Higginson, Calum S. Muir m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
1979 kr
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This important new reference book on human cancer provides a global picture of the epidemiology of cancer and its environmental causes. By summarising on a cancer-by-cancer basis geographical, environmental and ethical factors, the volume collates a wealth of information which, taken together, …
Cyclopenta[a]phenanthrenes
Av Maurice M. Coombs, Tarlochan S. Bhatt
Häftad, 2008
737 kr
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This volume looks in detail at the chemistry and carcinogenicity of the cyclopenta[a]phenanthrenes; these are fully aromatic (i.e. dehydrogenated) derivatives of physiologically important hormones, the steroids and some have been shown to be powerful carcinogens in animal models. Others have been …
Cancer of the Esophagus
Approaches to the Etiology
Av Valda M. Craddock
Häftad, 2009
721 kr
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The book deals briefly with the normal structure, functioning and biochemistry of the esophagus and with the histological and genetic changes accompanying the development of esophageal cancer in humans and animals. Factors implicated in causing esophageal cancer are described in relation to its …
Sulfur Analogues of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Thiaarenes)
Environmental Occurrence, Chemical and Biological Properties
Av Jürgen Jacob
Häftad, 2008
770 kr
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First published in 1990. Sulfur containing polycyclic aromatic compounds (thiaarenes) play a potentially important role in environmentally induced cancers. The main sources of these compounds being fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and shale oils from which they are released either directly or …
Dibenzanthracenes and Environmental Carcinogenesis
Av Walter Karcher
Häftad, 2009
656 kr
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First published in 1992, this volume provides a systematic survey of the dibenzanthracenes and of their chemical, physiochemical and biological properties. The carcinogenic potential of the dibenzanthracenes - an important subclass of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons - has been extensively studied …
The Chemistry and Biology of Benz[a]anthracenes
Av M. S. Newman, B. Tierney m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
670 kr
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First published in 1988, this volume surveys the chemical synthesis and biological activity of the benz[a]anthracenes. These compounds occur in smoke and mineral oils and a few have been shown to be potent carcinogens. This volume was the first to review, systematically and in depth, the organic …
Chemistry and Biology of N-Nitroso Compounds
Av William Lijinsky
Häftad, 2011
938 kr
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Originally published in 1992, this volume looks in depth at the carcinogenic properties of N-nitroso compounds. These compounds occur widely in smoked foods and in meat and fish cured with nitrates; they are also formed in some industrial processes and in addition are found in cosmetics, tobacco …
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Chemistry and Carcinogenicity
Av Ronald G. Harvey
Häftad, 2011
804 kr
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, many of which have been identified as potent human carcinogens, occur widely in the environment as a result of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and other organic matter. Major sources of emissions arise from wood and coal burning, automobiles, heat and power …
Human Cancer
Epidemiology and Environmental Causes
Av John Higginson, Calum S. Muir m. fl.
Inbunden, 1992
4043 kr
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This important new reference book on human cancer provides a global picture of the epidemiology of cancer and its environmental causes. By summarising on a cancer-by-cancer basis geographical, environmental and ethical factors, the volume collates a wealth of information which, taken together, …