Metabolic products as biomarkers
Chapter 2 in book
By: M. J. Melancon, R. Alscher, W. Benson, G. Kruzynski, R.F. Lee, H.C. Sikka, and R.B. Spies
Edited by: Robert J. Huggett, Richard A. Kimerle, Paul M.= Mehrle Jr., and Harold L. Bergman
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Abstract
Ideally, endogenous biomarkers would indicate both exposure and environmental effects of toxic chemicals; however, such comprehensive biochemical and physiological indices are currently being developed and, at the present time, are unavailable for use in environmental monitoring programs. Continued work is required to validate the use of biochemical and physiological stress indices as useful components of monitoring programs. Of the compounds discussed only phytochelatins and porphyrins are currently in biomarkers in a useful state; however, glutathione,metallothioneins, stress ethylene, and polyamines are promising as biomarkers in environmental monitoring.
Suggested Citation
Melancon, M.J., Alscher, R., Benson, W., Kruzynski, G., Lee, R., Sikka, H., Spies, R., 1992, Metabolic products as biomarkers, chap. of Biomarkers: Biochemical, Physiological, and Histological Markers of Anthropogenic Stress., p. 87-123.
| Publication type | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Title | Metabolic products as biomarkers |
| Year Published | 1992 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Lewis Publishers |
| Publisher location | Boca Raton, Florida |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 347 |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Other Government Series |
| Larger Work Title | Biomarkers: Biochemical, Physiological, and Histological Markers of Anthropogenic Stress. |
| First page | 87 |
| Last page | 123 |