Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) toxicology. (Latest citations from the Life Sciences Collection database). Published Search

Technical Report · Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1994

OSTI ID:7112791

The bibliography contains citations concerning the toxicology and metabolism of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Included are adverse health effects, especially liver and kidney function, neurological disorders, immune response, ecological impacts on animal species, reproductive consequences, poisoning, mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, biological accumulation, and occupational exposure to PCBs. Mechanisms of PCB toxicity are examined for both humans and animals. Metabolism and fate of these compounds are also discussed. The occurrence of PCBs as pollutants, and toxicological studies of polybrominated biphenyl compounds are referenced in related bibliographies. (Contains 250 citations and includes a subject term index and title list.)

• Research Organization: NERAC, Inc., Tolland, CT (United States)
• OSTI ID: 7112791
• Report Number(s): PB-94-880317/XAB
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Updated with each order. Supersedes PB--93-871168
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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