Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): Toxicity and metabolism. (Latest citations from Pollution abstracts). Published Search

Technical Report · Wed Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:39509

The bibliography contains citations concerning the toxicity and metabolism of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds (PCBs). The effects of PCB exposure on the environment, workplace, and human health are examined. The mechanisms of uptake and metabolism for both humans and animals are discussed. Clinical aspects of exposure are examined, including poisoning, liver disease, carcinogenesis, neurological disorders, and reproductive effects. PCBs as pollutants and their environmental fate are covered in related published bibliographies. (Contains a minimum of 187 citations and includes a subject term index and title list.)

• Research Organization: NERAC, Inc., Tolland, CT (United States)
• OSTI ID: 39509
• Report Number(s): PB-95-874178/XAB; TRN: 51042639
• Resource Relation: Other Information: DN: Updated with each order. Supersedes PB--94-876968; PBD: Feb 1995
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

56 BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
APPLIED STUDIES
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
METABOLISM
TOXICITY
CHLORINATED ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS