Polycyclic hydrocarbons and carcinogenesis
Book
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OSTI ID:7012593
- ed.
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are widespread environmental contaminants and many are exceptionally potent carcinogens in experimental animals. Exposure to various substances containing mixtures of hydrocarbons is associated with excess cancer incidence in humans. Although initial research on hydrocarbon carcinogenesis dates back to the early 1920's, the last two decades have seen a remarkable increase in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon carcinogenesis. One problem presents by the rapid developments in this field was the lack of a single source to provide a detailed overview of this field. This book, which originated from a symposium sponsored by the Division of Organic Chemistry at the American Chemical Society Meeting in Philadelphia, provides the reference work that was needed. It contains both chapters based upon papers presented at the meeting and additional chapters to provide complete coverage of the field. The book presents an exceptionally thorough and detailed review of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon activation.
- OSTI ID:
- 7012593
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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