Biological Effects Of Low Level Exposures To Chemicals And Radiation (Crc Press Revivals)

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Preface -- Contents -- 1. Hypotheses on Mammalian Aging, Toxicity, and Longevity Hormesis: Explication by a Generalized Gompertz Function -- 2. The Role of the "Stress Protein Response" in Hormesis -- 3. DNA Repair: As Influenced by Age, Nutrition, and Exposure to Toxic Substances -- 4. Biochemical Mechanisms of Biphasic Dose-Response Relationships: Role of Hormesis -- 5. Effects of Low-Dose Radiation on the Immune Response -- 6. Cellular Adaptation as an Important Response During Chemical Carcinogenesis -- 7. Biostatistical Approaches for Modeling U-Shaped Dose-Response Curves and Study Design Considerations in Assessing the Biological Effects of Low Doses -- List of Contributors -- Index

• | Author: Edward J. Calabrese
• | Publisher: Crc Press
• | Publication Date: Jan 28, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 172 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1138557749
• | ISBN-13: 9781138557741