Endocrine Toxicology

Examines endocrine toxicology’s increased importance in environmental safety issues.

With contributions by international experts in academia, chemical manufacturing, government research laboratories, regulatory agencies, and private consulting, this guide explores the potentially damaging influence of environmental agents on the endocrine system.

Topics:

• putative endocrine disruptors and mechanisms of endocrine toxicity
• the history/status of the regulatory process
• mechanisms of toxic effects in hormonal systems
• endocrine responses in humans, livestock, and wildlife
• testing methods in mammalian, fish, avian, and amphibian models
• the approaches of personnel in the field, including: government officials who make/oversee policy; scientists who develop and validate testing methods; basic researchers who identify toxic mechanisms; and manufacturers responsible for environmentally benign product certification