| The research of toxicology and health centres on liver metabolism and detoxification enzymes of drugs and environmental toxicants, chemical carcinogenesis, and the development of biomarkers of effects from chemical toxicants. Effects of environmental pollutants, such as metals, pesticides, and trace organics on liver metabolism of fish and rats are investigated. Sophisticated techniques involved in the toxicology research include the differential gene expression and proteomic studies, molecular toxicological approach with the use of gene cloning and DNA array as well as the use of enzyme markers or reporter gene systems for the evaluations of potential health risks of the environmental contaminants including endocrine disruptors. Both mammalian models and fish models are being used for toxicity assessments |
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 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer |