Hormone-disruptive chemical contaminants in food

• Other Authors: Pongratz, Ingemar, Bergander, Linda Vikström
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge, UK : RSC Pub., ©2012.
• Series: Issues in toxicology ; 11.
• Subjects: Endocrine disrupting chemicals.; Food contamination.; Cellular signal transduction.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781621981350; 1621981355; 9781849732970; 1849732973; 9781849731898; 1849731896
• ISSN: 1757-7179 ;
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvi, 236 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Today, we are surrounded by a multitude of different chemicals that are essential components of our everyday life. As a consequence, there are various hazardous substances like dioxins, phthalates and flame-retardants circulating in the environment. These have an impact on ecosystems, wildlife and p...