Review article

Toxicology of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and mutagenicity of ambient air

A. Alebić-Juretić ; Zavod za zaštitu zdravlja, Rijeka, Hrvatska
T. Cvitaš ; Institut "Ruđer Bošković", Zagreb, Hrvatska
L. Klasinc ; Institut "Ruđer Bošković", Zagreb, Hrvatska

Abstract

Toxicological properties of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and their derivatives concerning their carcinogenicity, embryotoxicity and phototoxicity are reviewed. The importance of the Ames test and biologically directed chemical analysis for identification of these mutagenic compounds is emphasized. Possible chemical reactions acting as sources of mutagenic PAH derivatives in the atmosphere are given.

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Hrčak ID:

152233

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/152233

Publication date:

26.3.1990.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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