Activation of Ah receptor by pure humic acids.

• Authors: BITTNER Michal; JANOŠEK Jaroslav; HILSCHEROVÁ Klára; GIESY J.; HOLOUBEK Ivan; BLÁHA Luděk
• Year of publication: 2006
• Type: Article in Periodical
• Magazine / Source: Environmental Toxicology
• MU Faculty or unit: Faculty of Science
• Field: Environment influence on health
• Keywords: Ah receptor
• Description: This study brings new results demonstrating activation of Ah receptor by pure humic acids. Humic substances are very important elements in the environment. This study documents their possible specific effects in vitro and also characterized the differences in effects after different exposure durations.

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