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Teratogenic Agents and Teratogenicity | Toxicity Tests | Toxicology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Causes of Teratogenicity 2. Stage Sensitivity for Teratogenicity 3. Mode of Action of Teratogens 4. Administration of Teratogenic Agent 5. Evaluation of Teratogenic Effects. Causes of Teratogenicity: The toxicants which cause teratogenesis are known as teratogenic agents. A gestating-embryo exhibits great dynamicity of the living cells. The embryonic cells multiply and differentiate [...]

By |2018-03-07T11:34:11+00:00March 7, 2018|Toxicological Tests|Comments Off on Teratogenic Agents and Teratogenicity | Toxicity Tests | Toxicology
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Mechanism of Action of Commonly Used Toxicants | Toxicology

An understanding of the mechanisms of toxicity is of practical and theoretical importance. Such information provides rational basis for interpreting descriptive toxicity data, estimating the probability that a xenobiotic will cause harmful effects, designing drugs and industrial chemicals that are less hazardous, and developing pesticides that are more selectively toxic for their respective target organisms. As a result of the [...]

By |2018-03-07T11:34:11+00:00March 7, 2018|Toxicants|Comments Off on Mechanism of Action of Commonly Used Toxicants | Toxicology
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Poisonous Plant: Definition and Principles | Toxicology

After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition of a Poisonous Plant 2. Toxic Principles of Plants 3. Diagnostic Spot Tests for Plant Poisons. Definition of a Poisonous Plant: "A poisonous plant is one which as a whole or part thereof under all or certain conditions and in manner and in amount likely to be taken or brought [...]

By |2017-03-04T09:34:28+00:00March 4, 2017|Toxicology|Comments Off on Poisonous Plant: Definition and Principles | Toxicology
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