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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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2007-06-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/4/2/153/ |