Handbook of Arsenic Toxicology

Erscheinungsjahr 2015
ISBN: 978-0-12-418688-0
Verlag: William Andrew Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 752 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 1720 g

Throughout history, arsenic has been used as an effective and lethal poison. Today, arsenic continues to present a real threat to human health all over the world, as it contaminates groundwater and food supplies. Handbook of Arsenic Toxicology presents the latest findings on arsenic, its chemistry, its sources and its acute and chronic effects on the environment and human health. The book takes readings systematically through the target organs, before detailing current preventative and counter measures. This reference enables readers to effectively assess the risks related to arsenic, and provide a comprehensive look at arsenic exposure, toxicity and toxicity prevention.

Zielgruppe

Researchers in the fields of toxicology, pharmacology, biochemistry and environmental science;  medical practitioners.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Flora, Swaran Jeet Singh

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biochemie (nichtmedizinisch)
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Pharmakologie, Toxikologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- Chemistry, Occurrence and Exposure: A General Overview of Arsenic Exposure
- Groundwater Contamination and Its Health Effects in Bangladesh
- Arsenic and Fluorescence Humic Substance in Groundwater of Bangladesh: A Public Health Risk
- Arsenic Risk Assessment
- Evaluation of Novel Modified Activated Alumina as Adsorbent for Arsenic Removal
- Health Effects of Chronic Arsenic Toxicity
- Fate of Arsenic Metabolites towards Toxicity on Development of Speciation Techniques
- Molecular Mechanism of Arsenic Toxicity
- Arsenic Toxicity Mechanism: Mutagenesis and Carcinogenesis
- Arsenic Through the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Cutaneous Toxicology of Arsenic
- Arsenic and the Liver
- Arsenic and Respiratory Disorders
- Arsenic and the Kidney
- Arsenic Neurotoxicity in Humans and Experiments
- Developmental Arsenic Exposure Impacts Fetal Programming of the Nervous System
- Health Effects of Prenatal and Early Life Exposure to Inorganic Arsenic
- Arsenic, Kidney and Urinary Bladder Disorders
- Arsenic and Central Nervous System
- Arsenic and Cardiovascular Diseases Including the Role of Stem Cells
- Immunotoxic Effects of Arsenic Exposure
- Arsenic and Reproductive Disorders
- Arsenic and Cancer
- The Association Between Chronic Arsenic Exposure and Type 2 Diabetes: A Meta-Analysis
- Arsenic Biosensors: Challenges and Opportunities for High Throughput Detection
- Medical Countermeasures
- Biochemical and Molecular Basis of Arsenic Toxicity Tolerance in Plants and Microbes
- Arsenic Contamination and Bioremediation Potential of Marine Bacteria

Über Autor(innen)

Flora, Swaran Jeet Singh
Dr. Swaran J.S. Flora MSc, PhD, FNASc, FAEB, FABP, FSSE, Associate Director & Head of Pharmacology and Regulatory Toxicology Department at Defence Research and Development Establishment, Gwalior, India, is engaged in research related to studying the mechanism and mode of action of heavy metals with particular interest in the development of a new molecule engineered for therapy of chronic arsenic poisoning. He has delivered lectures in USA, Germany, Australia, Italy, Czech Republic, UK etc. He has published over 260 research papers in highly rated peer reviewed journals, including more than 60 Review article/ book chapters, which have been widely cited in international literature. He is Associate Editor and Member Editorial Board of more than 25 prestigious international journals including Food & Chemical Toxicology (Elsevier), Environmental Research (Elsevier), Journal of Trace Elements in Biology & Medicine (Elsevier), Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (Elsevier), Human & Experimental Toxicology, Oxidative Medicine & Cell Longevity, Environmental Health & Preventive Medicine (Springer, USA), Journal of Occupational Health, BMC Journal of Integrative and Alternative Medicine and Cellular and Molecular Biology etc and Guest reviewer for more than 80 international journals. He served as Executive Board Member, International Society of Dietary Supplements and Phytotherapy (ISDSP), Italy, Member, Neurobiology Task Group, Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India, Member, Scientific Advisory Board (Drug Development), CCCRAS (Department of AAYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India) Member, Board of Expert Panel, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai Member, Doctoral Committee, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, He is a Fellow of National Academy of Sciences (India) (FNASc), Association of Biotechnologists and Pharmacy (FABP), Academy of Environment Biology (FAEB) and Society of Science and Environment (FSSE) and has delivered more than 8 Oration lectures, 200 invited lecture and has been awarded by the Madhya Pradesh State Government, Indian Council of Medical Research, and Society of Toxicology (India). He has also supervised 24 students for their PhD degree.