Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is the most prevalent form of immunotoxicity in humans characterized by clinical manifestations such as red rashes, itchy skin and blisters. The disease is caused by skin sensitizers which are allergenic low-molecular weight chemicals. ACD is an important occupational disease that gives problems at different workplaces, including hair dressers, metal workers, c...

3.1. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS The acute, subchronic, and chronic toxicology of the chlorinated dioxins, dibenzofurans, biphenyls, and related compounds have been reviewed extensively in recent years. This chapter summarizes knowledge on the toxicology of tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), but also includes references to other dioxin-like compounds when relevant data are available. Included are se...

The substitution of petrochemical plastics by bio-based and biodegradable are in need an evaluation for the potential toxic impacts that they can have on marine wildlife. This study aims to assess toxicological effects polylactic acid microparticles at two concentrations, 10 100 ?g/L, during 8 days blue mussel, Mytilus edulis. No significant oxidative stress (catalase, glutathione-S-transferase...

The immune system plays a crucial role in maintaining health; however, accumulating evidence indicates that this system can be the target for immunotoxic effects caused by a variety of chemicals including the environmental pollutants of polychlorinated biphenyls, chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, pesticides, and heavy metals. Adverse chemical-induced immunomodulation, which is studied within the d...