Advances in Mutagenesis Research |
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| Editor:
| Obe, G. |
| Contribution by:
| Cortes, F.
Escalza, P.
Hofmann, A.
Ivanov, V. I.
Kasai, H.
Klopman, G.
Korge, G.
Nishimura, S.
Paweletz, N.
Richards, B.
Rosenkranz, H. S.
Ruiz-Rubio, M.
Shahin, M. M.
Vig, B. K.
Wegner, R. D.
Wild, D. |
| Series title: | Advances in Mutagenesis Research Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-642-77468-3 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2011 |
| Publisher: | Springer London, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $280.95 |
Book Description:
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Applied genetic research, genetic toxicology and mutationresearch investigate the mutagenicity and cancerogenicity ofchemicals and other agents.Permanent mutation in genes and chromosomes, can be inducedby aplethora of agents, including ionizing and nonionizingradiations, chemicals, and viruses.Among the aspects discused by Advances in MutagenesisResearch are (1) the understanding of the molecularmechanisms leading to mutations, and (2) the prevention of athoughtless introduction of...
More DescriptionApplied genetic research, genetic toxicology and mutationresearch investigate the mutagenicity and cancerogenicity ofchemicals and other agents.Permanent mutation in genes and chromosomes, can be inducedby aplethora of agents, including ionizing and nonionizingradiations, chemicals, and viruses.Among the aspects discused by Advances in MutagenesisResearch are (1) the understanding of the molecularmechanisms leading to mutations, and (2) the prevention of athoughtless introduction of mutagenic agents into theenvironment.Contents: Nikolay W. Timofeeff-Ressovsky (1900-1981): AnEssay on his Life and Scientific Achievements. -Arylnitrenium Ions and the Genotoxic Potency of AromaticAmines and Nitro Compounds. - Analysisof Mutagenicity andChemical Structure in Various Series of Related Compounds. -Formation of 8-Hydroxyguanine by Oxidative DNA Damage, itsRepair and its Mutagenic Effects. - Exploring Genetic andNon-Genetic Relationships: The Induction of Micronuclei. -Mechanisms of Induced Mutagenesis by Ultraviolet Light inEscherichia coli. - Polytene Chromosomes in Mutagenesis.Three-Way Differential Stainingof Chromosomes for theIdentification of SCEs per Cell Cycle: Fundamentals andApplications. - The Mammalian Centromere: CentromereSeparation, Kinetochore Proteins and Aneuploidy. -Chorionic Villi Analysis. - ExploringGenetic andNon-Genetic Relationships: The Induction of Micronuclei.