Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) as initiating agents in hepatocellular carcinoma

G Ludewig, LW Robertson - Cancer letters, 2013 - Elsevier
PCBs are carcinogens, but for many decades it was assumed that PCBs may not possess
initiating activity. Initiation is a process that involves changes in the DNA sequence, often …

Carcinogenicity and mechanisms of persistent organic pollutants

G Ludewig, LW Robertson… - Effects of Persistent and …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Summary Background: Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are a group of halogenated
organic compounds that were produced in large amounts as pesticides, industrial …

[图书][B] Coplanar PCB-induced inflammation and dietary interventions

KE Eske - 2013 - search.proquest.com
Diseases, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), are linked to chronic low levels of
inflammation. This inflamed state is the product of risk factors including exposure to …

[图书][B] Distribution, elimination and toxicity assessment of semi-volatile polychlorobiphenyls after inhalation exposure

X Hu - 2013 - search.proquest.com
Inhalation exposure to semi-volatile polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs) that ubiquitously exist in
the environment has the potential to cause adverse health effects. Recently identified …