The AH receptor in biology and toxicology / edited by Raimo Pohjanvirta. [electronic resource] Pohjanvirta, Raimo. Wiley InterScience (Online service) Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Toxicology. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Metabolism. Dioxins Toxicology. Dioxins Metabolism. Nuclear receptors (Biochemistry) Transcription factors. Dioxins toxicity. Receptors, Aryl Hydrocarbon agonists. Environmental Pollutants toxicity. Receptors, Aryl Hydrocarbon physiology. Risk Assessment. Signal Transduction. RA1242.P73 A35 2011eb 572.8/845 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record. This book provides a thorough and up-to-date overview of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) and its unique dual role in toxicology and biology. The coverage includes epigenetic mechanisms, gene expression, reproductive and developmental toxicity, signal transduction, and transgenic animal models. Featuring an internationally recognized team of authors at the forefront of AHR research, this resource provides a comprehensive reference for readers interested in understanding the full spectrum of AHR, from basic concepts, toxicology analysis, and models to polymorphism and related diseases. Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, ©2011. ©2011. 2011 Text 1 online resource (xiii, c8, 533 pages) : http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118140574 eng AH receptor in biology and toxicology. AH receptor in biology and toxicology.