Essays about: "xenobiotics"
Showing result 11 - 13 of 13 essays containing the word xenobiotics.
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11. H295R-cells as a model system for detection of toxic effects on the adrenal aldosterone synthesis pathways
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public HealthAbstract : The adrenal gland is exposed to high concentrations of circulating xenobiotics due to its high rate of blood flow and it may also accumulate lipid soluble chemicals in its lipid rich tissue. These substances can affect the aldosterone synthesis in the glomerulosa cells by activation or suppression of the steroidogenic enzymes' gene expression, hence resulting in effects on blood pressure since this is the main action of aldosterone. READ MORE
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12. Polyhalogenated organic pollutants in amphibians
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public HealthAbstract : Polyhalogenated organic pollutants are xenobiotics, which are believed to cause considerable environmental pollution and human health problems as a result of their persistence, toxicity, and transformation into hazardous metabolites. These chemicals are persistent and are biomagnificated in the ecosystem. READ MORE
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13. Bekämpningsmedelsrester i yt- och grundvatten i Vänerns avrinningsområde - förekomst och möjliga effekter på natur och människor
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Environmental AssessmentAbstract : In 2001 the Lake Vänern Society for Water Conservation¹ started a project about xenobiotics in lake Vänern. The present study is a part of that project and the aim was to collect information from investigations of pesticide residues in surface- and groundwater in the catchment area of lake Vänern. READ MORE
