Organized primarily around the mechanisms of action of the toxins at the biochemical,
physiological and pathological level, rather than by source, the handbook covers most toxins …

From beach encounters, aquaculture perils, and processed-food poisoning to snake bites
and biological warfare, natural toxins seem never to be far from the public's sight. A better …

Clinical toxinologic conditions are becoming increasingly frequent, more so than is generally
recognized. The conditions comprise of clinical aspects such as the diagnosis …

Covering the most recent advances in our understanding of toxins from venomous animals
and microbes as well as that of their targets, this book expertly addresses the many …

Designed as a first-stop reference for researchers and professionals in toxicology,
pharmacology and medicine, this handbook is the very first to tie together the knowledge …

Biological toxins are poisonous by‐products of microorganisms, plants, and animals that
produce adverse clinical effects in humans, animals, or plants. A toxin is defined as “a …

Advances in Molecular Toxicology features the latest advances in the subspecialties of the
broad area of molecular toxicology. This series details the study of the molecular basis of …

Accounts are given of selected toxins to illustrate their broad range of effects in animal
systems. Toxins are grouped in the following sections: Toxins inducing effects in the …

Natural Toxins presents the proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Animal,
Plant and Microbial Toxins, held in Uppsala, Sweden on August 1979. This book presents …

INTRODUCrION In view of the exponential growth of scientific literature, one might justifiably
ask why this paper should be published, thereby adding to the over-whelming task of …