Cellular Toxicology

BIO

743

Cellular Toxicology

Toxicology is the overview of the mechanisms by which exogenous agents produce deleterious effects in biological systems. An overview of the sensitive analytical techniques that have facilitated studies on the metabolism and biotransformation of xenobiotics and have contributed to interpretation of the biological and toxicological effects of xenobiotics will be presented. Since the action of toxins is ultimately exerted at the cellular level, emphasis will be placed on the description of representative model cell systems that play an important role in the identification and assessment of potential environmental hazards. A variety of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell systems are currently in use for the study of different toxic effects including cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and mutagenesis.

Fall, Spring

Graduate

Yes

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