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Indoor and Outdoor Sources of Airborne Mutagens in Nonurban Areas

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Genetic Toxicology of Complex Mixtures

Part of the book series: Environmental Science Research ((ESRH,volume 39))

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Abstract

Air pollution components are present as gases and as particulate matter. As particle deposition takes place in various parts of the respiratory system, particulate matter may have other toxicological implications than gaseous pollutants, which all may penetrate the lower part of the respiratory tract. In addition, suspended particulate matter represents a group of pollutants of variable physical as well as chemical composition. Therefore, airborne particulate matter cannot be regarded as a single, pure pollutant.

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  1. Department of Toxicology, Agricultural University, 6703 HD, Wageningen, The Netherlands

    J. J. van Houdt & G. M. Alink

  2. Department of Air Pollution, Agricultural University, 6703 HD, Wageningen, The Netherlands

    J. J. van Houdt

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    Michael D. Waters , Joellen Lewtas , Martha M. Moore  & Stephen Nesnow , ,  & 

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van Houdt, J.J., Alink, G.M. (1990). Indoor and Outdoor Sources of Airborne Mutagens in Nonurban Areas. In: Waters, M.D., Daniel, F.B., Lewtas, J., Moore, M.M., Nesnow, S. (eds) Genetic Toxicology of Complex Mixtures. Environmental Science Research, vol 39. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-5850-3_5

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