Immunotoxicology of drugs and chemicals

by Jacques Descotes

Description

- completely new sections on polypeptides, quinolones, antiestrogens, inhibitors of platelet aggregation, manganese, and diesel engine emissions - all sections contained in the first edition now brought fully up-to-date - more than 400 new references 'Immunotoxicology' has been set up as an updatable handbook series, the contents of which will cover developments in the understanding of the principles of immunotoxicology and detailed accounts of immunotoxic properties of bioactive substances show more as reported in the scientific literature. The purpose of the series is to assemble and evaluate critically all present knowledge in the area, and to act as a continuing, up-to-date and complete source of reference for immunotoxicologists worldwide. Special features - The book critically reviews the world literature; more than 2400 references are cited and evaluated, including data on both human and animal material. - The book contains an index of all drugs and chemicals listed. - This is the first comprehensive book on immunotoxicology which is fully toxicology-oriented. show less