Metabolism of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Aquatic Environment
eBook - ePub

Metabolism of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Aquatic Environment

  1. 352 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Metabolism of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Aquatic Environment

About this book

This book shows how the biological transport, bioaccumulation, disposition, and toxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in the aquatic environment are influenced by the ability or inability of organisms to metabolize these environmental pollutants. Written by leading scientists in the fields of PAH metabolism and toxicity in both aquatic and mammalian systems, this book discusses recent advances in the areas of PAH biogeochemistry and bioaccumulation, microbial degradation, enzymes of activation, and detoxication, metabolism of PAH, and laboratory and field studies on carcinogenic/toxic effects. Additionally, important similarities and differences in metabolism of PAH by aquatic and terrestrial organisms are featured. The discussion of bioavailability, metabolism, and subsequent toxic effects should aid in the assessment of the ecological consequences of PAH in the aquatic environment.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Preface
  5. The Editor
  6. Reviewers
  7. Contributors
  8. Acknowledgment
  9. Table of Contents
  10. Chapter 1 Bioavailability of PAH in the Aquatic Environment
  11. Chapter 2 Microbial Degradation of PAH in the Aquatic Environment
  12. Chapter 3 Biotransformation and Disposition of PAH in Aquatic Invertebrates
  13. Chapter 4 Biotransformation and Disposition of PAH in Fish
  14. Chapter 5, Part I Enzymes Involved in Metabolism of PAH by Fishes and Other Aquatic Animals: Oxidative Enzymes (or Phase I Enzymes)
  15. Chapter 5, Part II Enzymes Involved in Metabolism of PAH by Fishes and Other Aquatic Animals: Hydrolysis and Conjugation Enzymes (or Phase II Enzymes)
  16. Chapter 6 Metabolic Activation of PAH in Subcellular Fractions and Cell Cultures from Aquatic and Terrestrial Species
  17. Chapter 7 Factors Influencing Experimental Carcinogenesis in Laboratory Fish Models
  18. Chapter 8 PAH, Metabolites, and Neoplasia in Feral Fish Populations
  19. Chapter 9 Hydrocarbons in Marine Mollusks: Biological Effects and Ecological Consequences
  20. Index