Due to its high energy generation potential, coal is widely used in power generation in
different countries. Although, the presence of carbon, hydrogen and sulfur in coal facilitates …

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are exogenous agents that interfere or disrupt the
normal synthesis, secretion, transportation, binding and metabolism of natural hormones; …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are formed during incomplete combustion.
Domestic wood burning and road traffic are the major sources of PAHs in Sweden. In …

The complexity of tobacco smoke leads to some confusion about the mechanisms by which
it causes lung cancer. Among the multiple components of tobacco smoke, 20 carcinogens …

Tobacco smoke contains many toxic, carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals, as well as
stable and unstable free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the particulate and …

DNA interstrand cross-links (ICLs) are lesions caused by a variety of endogenous
metabolites, environmental exposures, and cancer chemotherapeutic agents that have two …

Despite overwhelming evidence of tobacco's harmful effects and pressure from anti-smoking
advocates, current surveys show that about one-quarter of all adults in the United States are …

Measurement of human urinary carcinogen metabolites is a practical approach for obtaining
important information about tobacco and cancer. This review presents currently available …

DNA repair genes have an important role in protecting individuals from cancer-causing
agents. Polymorphisms in several DNA repair genes have been identified and individuals …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a unique class of organic pollutants containing
two or more fused aromatic rings, which are toxic and potential carcinogens. They are …