Oxidation: The Cornerstone of Carcinogenesis Oxidation and Tobacco Smoke Carcinogenesis. A Relationship Between Cause and Effect

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stavridis, John C.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2008, 2008
Edition:1st ed. 2008
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Oxygen and Nitrogen Free Radicals
  • Oxidative Stress
  • Oxidative Damage of Genome DNA: Repair Mechanisms
  • Mitochondria: Structure, Function and Relationship with Carcinogenesis
  • Oxidative Activation of Transcription Factor Pathways by Cigarette Smoke Oxidants
  • Cell Protection Mechanisms from Oxidation
  • Role of DNA Adducts in Carcinogenesis
  • Transmolecular Reactions of Genetic Toxicity: Alkylation and Methylation of DNA
  • Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Hydrocarbons
  • Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of the Aromatic Hydrocarbons
  • Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Aldehydes
  • Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of the Nitriles
  • Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of the Eterocyclic Organic Compounds
  • Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Metals
  • Oxidative Profile of Cigarette Smoke and Lung Cancer
  • Smoking and Lung Cancer