Health effects of toxicants: Online knowledge support

LIFE SCIENCES

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Article

Wexler, Philip¹  Judson, Richard²  de Marcellus, Sally³  de Knecht, Joop³  Leinala, Eeva³ 

[1] Natl Lib Med, Toxicol & Environm Hlth Informat Program, Bethesda, MD 20894 USA

[2] US EPA, Washington, DC USA

[3] OECD, Environm Directorate, Environm Hlth & Safety Div, Paris, France

关键词: Toxicology;    Computerized information;    Databases;    Toxicity;    Environmental health;    Toxicoinformatics;    National Library of Medicine;    US Environmental Protection Agency;    OECD;    Toxicology information;    Chemical databases;    Hazardous chemicals;    Toxicology information;    Toxicology databases;    Environmental health database;    Online toxicology information;    Online toxicology resources;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.lfs.2015.10.002

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

Research in toxicology generates vast quantities of data which reside on the Web and are subsequently appropriated and utilized to support further research. This data includes a broad spectrum of information about chemical, biological and radiological agents which can affect health, the nature of the effects, treatment, regulatory measures, and more. Information is structured in a variety of formats, including traditional databases, portals, prediction models, and decision making support tools. Online resources are created and housed by a variety of institutions, including libraries and government agencies. This paper focuses on three such institutions and the tools they offer to the public: the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and its Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Reference is also made to other relevant organizations. Published by Elsevier Inc.

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