Basic Mutagenicity Tests: UKEMS Recommended Procedures

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Basic Mutagenicity Tests: UKEMS Recommended Procedures
Authors and Contributors      Edited by David J. Kirkland
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 154
Category/GenreBiochemistry
ISBN/Barcode 9780521019057
ClassificationsDewey:616.042
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 8 September 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This volume provides a brief but important summary of the essential tests that need to be performed on all new compounds, whether they be new drugs, pesticides or food additives, before they can be registered for use in the United Kingdom. These basic tests for mutagenicity were originally drawn up by the United Kingdom Environmental Mutagen Society (UKEMS) in 1983. They have now been fully revised by expert working groups from academia and industry under the auspices of UKEMS and in colla