Inhibition of UV-C light-induced apoptosis in liver cells by 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) is a highly toxic pollutant ubiquitously present in the environment. Most of the toxic effects of TCDD are believed to be mediated by high-affinity binding to the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) and subsequent effects on gene transcription. TCDD causes canc...

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Main Authors: Chopra, M., Dharmarajan, Arunasalam, Meiss, G., Schrenk, D.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/36064