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Pharmacokinetics of Dioxins and Related Chemicals

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Dioxins and Health

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Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) are two classes of structurally and toxicologically similar persistent environmental contaminants. These compounds are formed as by-products in various chemical and combustion processes and are now global environmental contaminants. The environmental persistence and lipophilic properties of these compounds have led to effective transport of these chemicals into the food chain with pronounced accumulation at higher trophic levels, including humans. As a result, there is concern regarding possible adverse effects of these contaminants on human health and the environment.

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