Metabolism of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Aquatic Environment
Usha Varanasi
Abstract
Bioavailability of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Aquatic Environment. Microbial Degradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) in the Aquatic Environment. Biotransformation and Disposition of Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) in Aquatic Invertebrates. Biotransformation and Disposition of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) in Fish. Enzymes involved in Metabolism of PAH by Fishes and Other Aquatic Animals: Oxidative Enzymes (or Phase I Enzymes). Enzymes involved in Metabolism of PAH by Fishes and Other Aquatic Animals: Hydrolysis and Conjugation Enzymes (or Phase II Enzymes). Metabolic Activation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Subcellular Fractions and Cell Cultures from Aquatic and Terrestrial Species. Factors Influencing Experimental Carcinogenesis in Laboratory Fish Models. PAH, Metabolites, and Neoplasia in Feral Fish Population. Hydrocarbons in Marine Mollusks: Biological Effects and Ecological Consequences. Index.