| The effects of near ultraviolet radiation on the toxic effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in animals and plants: a review. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8744919 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are common contaminants of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Traditional, toxicological studies for defining the potential hazard of PAHs in wildlife have been conducted in the absence of UV radiation. However, recent toxicology studies particularly in the discipline of aquatic toxicology have presented evidence that PAHs may become toxic or substantially more toxic upon coexposure to UV light (300-400 nm). In this paper, a comprehensive review of the literature pertaining to the toxicological interaction of PAHs and UV light in aquatic and terrestrial organisms is presented. It is concluded that the acute phototoxic effects of PAHs should be considered when conducting environmental risk assessments; however, more research needs to be conducted to address the lack of data on the enhancement of UV-induced carcinogenesis by PAH compounds. |
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Authors:
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D P Arfsten; D J Schaeffer; D C Mulveny |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ecotoxicology and environmental safety Volume: 33 ISSN: 0147-6513 ISO Abbreviation: Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. Publication Date: 1996 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-09-25 Completed Date: 1996-09-25 Revised Date: 2009-11-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7805381 Medline TA: Ecotoxicol Environ Saf Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1-24 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Karch & Associates, Inc., Washington, DC 20006, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Animals Carcinogens / toxicity* Cells / drug effects, radiation effects Daphnia / drug effects, radiation effects Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Eukaryota / drug effects, radiation effects Insects / drug effects, radiation effects Invertebrates Lethal Dose 50 Models, Theoretical Plants / drug effects*, radiation effects Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic / toxicity* Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects* Vertebrates |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Carcinogens; 0/Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic |
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