Themed collection Toxicology Research 2018 Most Downloaded Articles
The association between chemical-induced porphyria and hepatic cancer
The haem biosynthetic pathway is of fundamental importance for cellular metabolism both for the erythroid and nonerythroid tissues.
Toxicol. Res., 2018,7, 647-663
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TX00019K
Paracetamol metabolism, hepatotoxicity, biomarkers and therapeutic interventions: a perspective
After over 60 years of therapeutic use in the UK, paracetamol (acetaminophen, N-acetyl-p-aminophenol, APAP) remains the subject of considerable research into both its mode of action and toxicity.
Toxicol. Res., 2018,7, 347-357
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TX00340D
In silico identification of protein targets for chemical neurotoxins using ToxCast in vitro data and read-across within the QSAR toolbox
This study evaluates the application of QSAR Toolbox and ToxCast screening data to identify neurological targets for pyrethroids.
Toxicol. Res., 2018,7, 423-431
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TX00268H
The systemic toxicity of heavy metal mixtures in rats
To explore the health effects of multi-heavy metal exposure, Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were orally given one dose of heavy metal mixtures (HMMs).
Toxicol. Res., 2018,7, 396-407
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TX00260B
Systematic toxicity investigation of graphene oxide: evaluation of assay selection, cell type, exposure period and flake size
Dosage, size, exposure time and cell line dependent cytotoxicity of graphene oxide.
Toxicol. Res., 2018,7, 93-101
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TX00278E
Risk assessment of inhalation exposure to VOCs in dwellings in Chongqing, China
This paper investigated the concentrations of eight types of indoor VOCs – benzene, toluene, xylenes, butyl acetate, styrene, isopropylbenzene, undecane and formaldehyde.
Toxicol. Res., 2018,7, 59-72
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TX00191F
Bifenthrin-induced neurotoxicity in rats: involvement of oxidative stress
Extensive use of synthetic pyrethroids has resulted in serious human health issues.
Toxicol. Res., 2018,7, 48-58
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TX00205J
Protective effects of Nigella sativa L. seed extract on lead induced neurotoxicity during development and early life in mouse models
Nigella sativa L. supplementation improves Pb-induced neurotoxicity in early life and provides neuroprotective and antioxidant potentials.
Toxicol. Res., 2018,7, 32-40
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TX00201G
Paper supported long-term 3D liver co-culture model for the assessment of hepatotoxic drugs
A paper-based 3D liver co-culture model was described for the long term maintenance of liver specific functions and the evaluation of drug induced hepatotoxicity.
Toxicol. Res., 2018,7, 13-21
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TX00209B
The effect of bisphenol A on testicular steroidogenesis and its amelioration by quercetin: an in vivo and in silico approach
Bisphenol A (BPA), a phenyl ring containing synthetic xenoestrogen, is widely used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics, epoxy resins and as a non-polymer additive to other plastics.
Toxicol. Res., 2018,7, 22-31
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TX00161D
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This themed collection features the top 10 most downloaded articles published in Toxicology Research in 2018. Congratulations to all of the authors whose articles have been featured.