UVA Photoirradiation of Methylated Benzo[a]pyrene and Benzo[e]pyrene leading to Induction of Lipid Peroxidation

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread genotoxic environmental pollutants and potentially pose a health risk to humans. Although the biological and toxicological activities, including metabolism, mutagenicity and carcinogenicity of PAHs have been thoroughly studied, their phototoxici...

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Main Authors: Peter P. Fu, Qingsu Xia, Diógenes Herreño Sáenz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2007-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/4/2/153/