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Immunotoxicology Of Environmental And Occupational Metals

Hardback

Main Details

Title Immunotoxicology Of Environmental And Occupational Metals
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Judith T. Zelicoff
Edited by Peter Thomas
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:382
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreMetals technology and metallurgy
Environmental science, engineering and technology
ISBN/Barcode 9780748403905
ClassificationsDewey:615.902
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date 20 February 1998
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Provides an overview of the effects of environmentally and occupationally important metals on the immune system and host defence. The fist ten chapters in the text focus on particular metals or groups of metals, including arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, nickel and vanadium. Subsequent chapters examine the immunotoxicological effects of trace metals such as indium and platinum and essential metals such as iron, zinc and copper. The main emphasis is on the in vivo and in vitro effects of these metals on host immune responses in a variety of mammalian species including humans. Each chapter also briefly reviews the history, use, occurrence, biology and toxicology of the metals.