Taylor & Francis Pour, P: Toxicology of the Pancreas

The available data on toxicology of the pancreas has been few and fragmentary. Until now. This benchmark volume pulls together information in a neglected area of toxicological research. Leading experts in the field discuss important structures, the detoxification and toxification process at the cellular and sub-cellular level; the distribution of phase 1 and phase 2 drug-metabolizing enzymes and their role in pancreatic disease; and the role of diet and toxicants on pancreatic disease. The book also discusses the role of altered genes in the integrity of the pancreas and highlights the comparative toxicology in humans and lab species used in testing. ...