Living organisms are continuously exposed to xenobiotics. The major phase of enzymatic
detoxification in many species is the conjugation of activated xenobiotics to reduced …

Glutathione transferases (GST) catalyze the conjugation of glutathione (GSH) with
electrophiles, many of which may otherwise interact with protein or DNA. In select cases …

Widespread use of pesticides in agriculture represents a threat not only to the environment
but also to human populations exposed to them. Many of these compounds are capable of …

Formaldehyde (FA) is a high-volume production chemical manufactured worldwide to which
many people are exposed to both environmentally and occupationally. FA was recently …

Formaldehyde (FA) is a chemical traditionally used in pathology and anatomy laboratories
as a tissue preservative. Several epidemiological studies of occupational exposure to FA …

It is widely accepted that thyroid cancer is strongly determined by the individual genetic
background. In this regard, it is expected that sporadic thyroid cancer is the result of multiple …

Exposure to pesticides is a major public health concern, because of the widespread
distribution of these compounds and their possible long term effects. Recently, organic …

Formaldehyde (FA) is a commonly used chemical in anatomy and pathology laboratories as
a tissue preservative and fixative. Because of its sensitising properties, irritating effects and …

Most epidemiological studies concerning differentiated thyroid cancers (DTC) indicate an
increasing incidence over the last two decades. This increase might be partially explained …

The incidence of differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) is increasing in most developed
countries. The only well-known risk factor for thyroid cancer is exposure to ionising radiation …