Metabolism and Toxicity of Fluorine Compounds
Jillian L. Kyzer, Marvin Martens
Abstract
Fluorine has many beneficial features and applications but can cause toxicity at high doses. Herein, we describe its chemical properties and benefits to agrochemical design as well as potential metabolic liabilities and exposure assessment in vivo.
Topics & Concepts
ToxicityChemistryAgrochemicalFluorineIn vivoMetabolismPharmacologyEnvironmental chemistryToxicologyBiochemistryOrganic chemistryBiologyBiotechnologyEcologyAgricultureFluorine in Organic ChemistryAmino Acid Enzymes and MetabolismSulfur Compounds in Biology