Biological Membranes in Toxicology

Klappentext Using this concise yet complete introduction to all aspects of biological membranes and their responses to toxicants! the reader will understand the role of cell membranes in controlling uptake! distribution! extrusion and excretion of toxic xenobiotics. The book also covers the historical background and critically evaluates some of the experimental preparations and techniques commonly applied to the field. Essential reading for biochemists! physiologists! toxicologists! immunologists and other biomedical investigators concerned with cell membranes. Zusammenfassung The role of membranes in cell function has led to a recognition of the complexity of membrane structure and function. As a result, functional integrity of membranes represents a potential target for many toxic agents. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Toxicological Significance of Biological Membranes 2. Experimental Approaches 3. Constituents, Properties and Functions of Cell Membranes 4. Toxic Effects on Membrane Function 5. Membrane Transport of Toxicants 6. Extrusion of Toxicants and Metabolites from Cells and Adaptive Changes to Membrane Function 7. Cell Membranes in Volume Homeostasis and Effects of Toxicants

Product details

• Authors: E. C. Foulkes, E. C. (Univ/cincinnati Medical Center Foulkes, E.C. Foulkes, Ernest Foulkes, Foulkes E. C.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 17.12.1998
• EAN: 9781560327622
• ISBN: 978-1-56032-762-2
• No. of pages: 153
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Pharmacy; Biochemie, Zellbiologie (Zytologie), SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General, MEDICAL / Pharmacology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Cell Biology, MEDICAL / Toxicology, biochemistry, Pharmacology, Cellular biology (cytology), Toxicology (non-medical)