International Classification of Rodent Tumors. The Mouse
International Classification of Rodent Tumors. The Mouse

Author: Ulrich Mohr

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-11-21

Total Pages: 487

ISBN-13: 3662079739

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Scientists from both academia and industry in many countries have closely cooperated to arrive at a consensus on the descriptions of all the types of tumour and preneoplastic lesions encountered in laboratory mice. The series of fascicles should provide information and guidelines especially adapted for international use in practical toxicologic pathology. Images showing the typical appearance of the discussed lesions and references to the most recently published papers complete the information presented here.

International Classifications of Rodent Tumours
International Classifications of Rodent Tumours

Author: Ulrich Mohr

Publisher:

Published: 1993-10

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13:

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This series of fascicles comprising an international classification of rodent tumors provides information and guidelines especially adapted for international use in practical toxicologic pathology. This is expressed particularly in the concise easy-to-use format of the narrative in all sections. Included in this classification are tumors and relevant pre-neoplastic lesions of the rat for all organ systems. The goal of this classification is to harmonize and standardize the nomenclature and diagnostic criteria to be used worldwide for regulatory purposes. The complete range of organ systems in the rat will be covered in ten fascicles, of which this volume is the fourth. This fascicle on the haematopoietic system is divided into different data-sheets, each of which represents the essential information on a particular lesion. Each data-sheet is prepared in a standard layout, always starting on a new page with a header section. The descriptions of the diagnostic features comprise the main histopathological features of the specified lesion, in the form of a concise list. Most data-sheets include at least one typical micrograph, selected from among both spontaneous and induced lesions.

International Classification of Rodent Tumours
International Classification of Rodent Tumours

Author: International Agency for Research on Cancer

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13:

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This series of fascicles comprising an international classification of rodent tumors provides information and guidelines especially adapted for international use in practical toxicologic pathology. This is expressed particularly in the concise easy-to-use format of the narrative in all sections. Included in this classification are tumors and relevant pre-neoplastic lesions of the rat for all organ systems. The third fascicle covers the urinary system and is divided into data-sheets which represent the essential information on a particular lesion. Each data-sheet is prepared in a standard layout, always starting on a new page with a header section. The descriptions of the diagnostic features comprise the main histopathological features of the specified lesion in a concise list. Most data-sheets include at least one typical micrograph, selected from among both spontaneous and induced lesions.

Cancer Risk Assessment
Cancer Risk Assessment

Author: Ching-Hung Hsu

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-12-08

Total Pages: 727

ISBN-13: 1118035127

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With a weight-of-the-evidence approach, cancer risk assessment indentifies hazards, determines dose-response relationships, and assesses exposure to characterize the true risk. This book focuses on the quantitative methods for conducting chemical cancer risk assessments for solvents, metals, mixtures, and nanoparticles. It links these to the basic toxicology and biology of cancer, along with the impacts on regulatory guidelines and standards. By providing insightful perspective, Cancer Risk Assessment helps researchers develop a discriminate eye when it comes to interpreting data accurately and separating relevant information from erroneous.

Histopathology of Preclinical Toxicity Studies
Histopathology of Preclinical Toxicity Studies

Author: Peter Greaves

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2011-10-07

Total Pages: 893

ISBN-13: 0444538615

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The new 4th edition of Histopathology of Preclinical Toxicity Studies is now completely in full color and continues to describe the pathology found in drug safety studies in laboratory animals with an evidence-based discussion of the relevance of these findings to the clinical investigation of new drugs for humans. Organized according to organ systems, this revision features a thoroughly updated bibliography and discusses new drug-induced pathologies and applicable species comparisons to aid in the preclinical safety assessment of new medicines. This updated reference is essential for those involved in drug safety evaluation, including pathologists, toxicologists and pharmacologists working in corporate, government, academic and research settings. - This edition is in full color and features nearly 200 high-quality images - Provides extended commentary on the relevance of pathological findings and features a fully updated bibliography containing sources for further reading - Includes new content coverage on the commonly used transgenic animal models that are used in safety assessment, specific tumor types induced by drugs in rodents, and new drug-induced pathologies and lesions

Information Resources in Toxicology
Information Resources in Toxicology

Author: P.J. Bert Hakkinen

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2009-08-19

Total Pages: 1553

ISBN-13: 0080920039

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This latest version of Information Resources in Toxicology (IRT) continues a tradition established in 1982 with the publication of the first edition in presenting an extensive itemization, review, and commentary on the information infrastructure of the field. This book is a unique wide-ranging, international, annotated bibliography and compendium of major resources in toxicology and allied fields such as environmental and occupational health, chemical safety, and risk assessment. Thoroughly updated, the current edition analyzes technological changes and is rife with online tools and links to Web sites. IRT-IV is highly structured, providing easy access to its information. Among the "hot topics covered are Disaster Preparedness and Management, Nanotechnology, Omics, the Precautionary Principle, Risk Assessment, and Biological, Chemical and Radioactive Terrorism and Warfare are among the designated. - International in scope, with contributions from over 30 countries - Numerous key references and relevant Web links - Concise narratives about toxicologic sub-disciplines - Valuable appendices such as the IUPAC Glossary of Terms in Toxicology - Authored by experts in their respective sub-disciplines within toxicology

Pathology of Genetically Engineered and Other Mutant Mice
Pathology of Genetically Engineered and Other Mutant Mice

Author: John P. Sundberg

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2022-01-26

Total Pages: 564

ISBN-13: 1119624576

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An updated and comprehensive reference to pathology in every organ system in genetically modified mice The newly revised and thoroughly updated Second Edition of Pathology of Genetically Engineered and Other Mutant Mice delivers a comprehensive resource for pathologists and biomedical scientists tasked with identifying and understanding pathologic changes in genetically modified mice. The book is organized by body system, includes descriptions and explanations of a wide range of findings, as well as hundreds of color photographs illustrating both common and rare lesions that may be found in genetically engineered and wild type mice. The book is written by experienced veterinary and medical pathologists working in veterinary medical colleges, medical colleges, and research institutes. Covering the latest discoveries in mouse pathology resulting from advancements in biotechnology research over the last 30 years, this singular and accessible resource is a must-read for veterinary and medical pathologists and researchers working with genetically engineered and other mice. Readers will also benefit from: A thorough introduction to mouse pathology and mouse genetic nomenclature, as well as databases useful for analysis of mutant mice An exploration of concepts related to validating animal models, including the Cinderella Effect Practical discussions of basic necropsy methods and grading lesions for computational analyses Concise diagnostic approaches to the respiratory tract, the oral cavity and GI tract, the cardiovascular system, the liver and pancreas, the skeletal system, and other tissues As a one-stop and up to date reference on mouse pathology, Pathology of Genetically Engineered and Other Mutant Mice is an essential book for veterinary and medical pathologists, as well as for scientists, researchers, and toxicologists whose work brings them into contact with genetically modified mice.