Book description
This book provides a thorough and up-to-date overview of the aryl
hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) and its unique dual role in toxicology and
biology. The coverage includes epigenetic mechanisms, gene expression,
reproductive and developmental toxicity, signal transduction, and
transgenic animal models. Featuring an internationally recognized team
of authors at the forefront of AHR research, this resource provides a
comprehensive reference for readers interested in understanding the full
spectrum of AHR, from basic concepts, toxicology analysis, and models to
polymorphism and related diseases.
Raimo Pohjanvirta, PhD, is Professor of Toxicology at the University
of Helsinki. He has been studying the effects and action mechanisms of
dioxins for over twenty years, publishing over a hundred peer-reviewed
papers on dioxins and AHR. Dr. Pohjanvirta has been an invited
lecturer at major international conferences, including the Society of
Toxicology, EUROTOX, and the British Toxicology Society.
