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Genetic signature for human risk assessment: lessons from trichloroethylene.
Environmental and molecular mutagenesis - 1 Jan 2009
Shiao Yih-Horng
Abstract excerpt
Trichloroethylene (TCE), an organic solvent commonly used for metal degreasing and as a chemical additive, is a significant environmental contaminant that poses health concerns in humans. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently revising the 2001 TCE human risk assessment draft. The next draft is expected to be ready in 2008. TCE metabolites are detectable in humans and carry varying potencies...
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