Toxicology Resources: Wikipedia, Principles of Biochemical Toxicology & More

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In summary: JournalIn summary, there are various resources available for learning about toxins and toxicology, including Wikipedia templates on toxins and toxicology, the Chemical-Gene Interaction Query (CTD) and the Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD), as well as specific databases such as the Pharmacogenomics Knowledge Base (PharmGKB) and the Carcinogenic Potency Project (CPDB). There is also a growing interest in predicting toxicity based on chemical structure, as shown through research in QSAR modeling and molecular design for hazard reduction. Specific case studies, such as ochratoxin and tetrodotoxin, provide insight into the toxic effects of certain toxins. Additionally, there are resources available for learning about amphetamine toxicity, but caution
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Toxins => Wikipedia template on toxins

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Toxicology => Wikipedia toxicology template

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Poisoning_and_toxicity

http://books.google.com/books?id=jW...&dq=toxicology&ei=2aiFTf-BOYKglATgv_yjAQ&cd=1 => Principles of Biochemical Toxicology

http://ctd.mdibl.org/query.go?type=ixn =>Chemical–Gene Interaction Query - CTD

http://www.pharmgkb.org/ => The Pharmacogenomics Knowledge Base [PharmGKB]

http://potency.berkeley.edu/ => The Carcinogenic Potency Project (CPDB)

http://www.reactome.org/ReactomeGWT/entrypoint.html#FrontPage.3625

http://ctd.mdibl.org/ => The Comparative Toxicogenomics Database - CTD

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxicogenomics

Nice Physics Forums replies to toxicologically significant properties:

mg/kg - how relevant?: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=462694

protein folding/computational toxicology: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=466253

Predicting toxicity based on chemical structure (this is a VERY hot field for research right now):

http://potency.berkeley.edu/pdfs/structure_tox_on_web.pdf

http://books.google.com/books?id=-C...LilASt08XNBw&cd=4#v=onepage&q=organic&f=false => A comprehensive guide to the hazardous properties of chemical substances

http://www.citeulike.org/user/InquilineKea/article/8980563 => Toward molecular design for hazard reduction—fundamental relationships between chemical properties and toxicity - this is a really recent (and readable) paper that shows a way to classify a chemical's potential toxicity based on its chemical structure. Summary at http://www.sciencenews.org/view/feature/id/70925/title/Better_by_Design

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QSAR => QSAR model

http://www.jstor.org/stable/3433032 => very early system of classifying chemicals toxic to rodents

Case studies of particular toxins:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ochratoxin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrodotoxin => very important for neurophysiology research

More specific resources:
(I have many resources about amphetamine toxicity in particular, but I won't list them here for now)

http://www.longecity.org/forum/topic/47231-amphetamine-neurotoxicity-reductionprevention/ => very interesting discussion about research papers on amphetamine toxicity in particular (just be leery about the posts that advocate a particular consumption pathway).
 
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1. What is toxicology and why is it important?

Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms. It is important because it helps us understand the potential hazards of chemicals and how they can affect human health and the environment.

2. What are some common sources of toxic substances?

Toxic substances can come from a variety of sources, including industrial chemicals, pesticides, household products, air and water pollution, and even certain medications.

3. What are the principles of biochemical toxicology?

The principles of biochemical toxicology involve understanding the mechanisms by which chemicals can cause harm to living organisms, including how they are absorbed, metabolized, and eliminated from the body. It also considers the interactions between chemicals and biological systems.

4. How can Wikipedia be a useful resource for toxicology?

Wikipedia can be a useful resource for toxicology by providing a comprehensive overview of different topics and concepts in the field. It also includes references and external links to reputable sources for further reading.

5. What are some other resources for learning about toxicology?

In addition to Wikipedia, some other useful resources for learning about toxicology include textbooks, scientific journals, government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and online courses or webinars offered by reputable organizations.

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