Alternative in silico Methods for Toxicity Testing of Chemical Compounds

Authors

  • M. Tichý National Health Institute, Šrobárova 48, 100 42 Praha 10,
  • Z. Roth National Health Institute, Šrobárova 48, 100 42 Praha 10,
  • K. Bláha Section of Environmental Hazards, Ministry of Environment, Praha,
  • A. P. Worth European Centre for Validation of Alternative Methods, Joint Research Centre, European Commission, 21020 Ispra, Italy

Abstract

The aim of this contribution is to review trends, demands, criteria, possibilities and limitations in the identification of hazard associated with chemical compounds and chemical preparations and to outline the legislation and alternative methods in testing toxicity of chemicals, in particular QSAR methods and models and their use for regulatory purposes.

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Published

2005-11-15

How to Cite

Tichý, M., Roth, Z., Bláha, K., & Worth, A. P. (2005). Alternative in silico Methods for Toxicity Testing of Chemical Compounds. Chemické Listy, 99(10). Retrieved from http://ww-w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/1999

Issue

Vol. 99 No. 10 (2005)

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Articles