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'''Toxicology''' (from the [[Greek language|Greek]] words ''toxicos'' and ''logos'') is the study of the adverse effects of [[chemical]]s on living organisms.<ref>[http://www.toxicologysource.com/whatistoxicology.html "What is Toxicology" -Schrager, TF, October 4, 2006]</ref> It is the study of symptoms, mechanisms, treatments and detection of [[poison]]ing, especially the poisoning of people. | '''Toxicology''' (from the [[Greek language|Greek]] words ''toxicos'' and ''logos'') is the study of the adverse effects of [[chemical]]s on living organisms.<ref>[http://www.toxicologysource.com/whatistoxicology.html "What is Toxicology" -Schrager, TF, October 4, 2006]</ref> It is the study of symptoms, mechanisms, treatments and detection of [[poison]]ing, especially the poisoning of people. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Mathieu Orfila is considered to be the modern father of toxicology, having given the subject its first formal treatment in 1813 in his ''Trait des poisons'', also called ''Toxicologie generate''. | |||
However, Theophrastus Phillipus Auroleus Bombastus von Hohenheim (1493 - 1541) (also referred to as [[Paracelsus]], from his belief that he was above or beyond the work of | However, Theophrastus Phillipus Auroleus Bombastus von Hohenheim (1493 - 1541) (also referred to as [[Paracelsus]], from his belief that he was above or beyond the work of Celsus - the Roman physician from the first century) is widely regarded as "the father" of toxicology. He is credited with the classic toxicology soundbite "All things are poison and nothing is without poison; only the dose makes a thing a poison." The original German [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gift reads:] "Alle Dinge sind Gift und nichts ist ohne Gift; allein die Dosis macht, dass ein Ding kein Gift ist." This is often condensed to "The dose makes the poison". | ||
The term [[LD50|LD<sub>50</sub>]] refers to the dose of a toxic substance that kills 50 percent of a test population (typically | The term [[LD50|LD<sub>50</sub>]] refers to the dose of a toxic substance that kills 50 percent of a test population (typically rats or other surrogates when the test concerns human toxicity). [[LD50|LD<sub>50</sub>]] estimations in animals are no longer required for regulatory submissions as a part of [[pre-clinical development]] package. | ||
==Relationship between dose and toxicity== | ==Relationship between dose and toxicity== | ||
Toxicology studies the relationship between dose and its effects on the living organism. The chief criterion regarding the toxicity of a chemical is the dose, i.e. the amount of exposure to the substance. Almost all substances are toxic under the right conditions as [[Paracelsus]], the father of modern toxicology said, “Sola dosis facit venenum” (only dose makes the poison). Paracelsus, who lived in the | Toxicology studies the relationship between dose and its effects on the living organism. The chief criterion regarding the toxicity of a chemical is the dose, i.e. the amount of exposure to the substance. Almost all substances are toxic under the right conditions as [[Paracelsus]], the father of modern toxicology said, “Sola dosis facit venenum” (only dose makes the poison). Paracelsus, who lived in the 16th century, was the first person to explain the [[dose-response relationship]] of toxic substances. | ||
Even a benign substance like water can cause harm in excessive amounts. "Dr. Adrian Cohen was saddened, but not surprised, to hear about the 28-year-old woman who died earlier this month after drinking nearly two gallons of water to try to win a radio station contest." <ref>[http://www.washtimes.com/entertainment/20070125-091730-6743r.htm "The stunt ending you didn't see" - Christian Toto, ''The Washington Times'' - January 26, 2007]</ref> | Even a benign substance like water can cause harm in excessive amounts. "Dr. Adrian Cohen was saddened, but not surprised, to hear about the 28-year-old woman who died earlier this month after drinking nearly two gallons of water to try to win a radio station contest." <ref>[http://www.washtimes.com/entertainment/20070125-091730-6743r.htm "The stunt ending you didn't see" - Christian Toto, ''The Washington Times'' - January 26, 2007]</ref> | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Overdose]] | |||
* [[List of publications in biology#Toxicology|Important publications in toxicology]] | * [[List of publications in biology#Toxicology|Important publications in toxicology]] | ||
* [[In vitro toxicology]] | * [[In vitro toxicology]] | ||
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Toxicology (from the Greek words toxicos and logos) is the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms.[1] It is the study of symptoms, mechanisms, treatments and detection of poisoning, especially the poisoning of people.
History
Mathieu Orfila is considered to be the modern father of toxicology, having given the subject its first formal treatment in 1813 in his Trait des poisons, also called Toxicologie generate.
However, Theophrastus Phillipus Auroleus Bombastus von Hohenheim (1493 - 1541) (also referred to as Paracelsus, from his belief that he was above or beyond the work of Celsus - the Roman physician from the first century) is widely regarded as "the father" of toxicology. He is credited with the classic toxicology soundbite "All things are poison and nothing is without poison; only the dose makes a thing a poison." The original German reads: "Alle Dinge sind Gift und nichts ist ohne Gift; allein die Dosis macht, dass ein Ding kein Gift ist." This is often condensed to "The dose makes the poison".
The term LD50 refers to the dose of a toxic substance that kills 50 percent of a test population (typically rats or other surrogates when the test concerns human toxicity). LD50 estimations in animals are no longer required for regulatory submissions as a part of pre-clinical development package.
Relationship between dose and toxicity
Toxicology studies the relationship between dose and its effects on the living organism. The chief criterion regarding the toxicity of a chemical is the dose, i.e. the amount of exposure to the substance. Almost all substances are toxic under the right conditions as Paracelsus, the father of modern toxicology said, “Sola dosis facit venenum” (only dose makes the poison). Paracelsus, who lived in the 16th century, was the first person to explain the dose-response relationship of toxic substances.
Even a benign substance like water can cause harm in excessive amounts. "Dr. Adrian Cohen was saddened, but not surprised, to hear about the 28-year-old woman who died earlier this month after drinking nearly two gallons of water to try to win a radio station contest." [2]
Toxicity of Metabolites
Many substances regarded as poisons are toxic only indirectly. An example is "wood alcohol," or methanol, which is chemically converted to formaldehyde and formic acid in the liver. It is the formaldehyde and formic acid that cause the toxic effects of methanol exposure. Many drug molecules are made toxic in the liver, a good example being acetaminophen (paracetamol), especially in the presence of alcohol. The genetic variability of certain liver enzymes makes the toxicity of many compounds differ between one individual and the next. Because demands placed on one liver enzyme can induce activity in another, many molecules become toxic only in combination with others. A family of activities that engages many toxicologists includes identifying which liver enzymes convert a molecule into a poison, what are the toxic products of the conversion and under what conditions and in which individuals this conversion takes place.
See also
- Overdose
- Important publications in toxicology
- In vitro toxicology
- Pollution
- Toxicity
- Enzyme inhibition
- Certain safety factor
References
- Amdur MO, Doull J, Klaassen, CD. 1993. Cassarett and Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc.
- Gilbert SG. A Small Dose of Toxicology – The Health Effects of Common Chemicals. CRC Press, Boca Raton, February 2004, p 266. [1]
- Hodgeson E, Levi PE. 1987. A Textbook of Modern Toxicology. New York: Elsevier Science Publishing Co., Inc.
External links
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- A Small Dose of Toxicology - information on health effects of commmon chemicals
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
- Society of Toxicology
- American College of Toxicology
- European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals
- Toxicity and hazard data on industrial chemicals
- International Conference on Harmonisation
- International Toxicity Estimates for Risk Database
- The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists
- Department of Health and Human Services National Toxicology Program (NTP)
- NLM ToxSeek - a meta search engine for Environmental Health & Toxicology
- NLM TOXNET - Databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases.
- NLM Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program
- Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit
- American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC)
- ToxicologySource
- Food, Agriculture and Natural Science Careers : Toxicologist
- Society of Toxicological Pathology
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