Practical guidance for evaluating and interpreting developmental toxicity tests

Harris, SB; DeSesso, JM

HERO ID

1580417

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1994

HERO ID 1580417
In Press No
Year 1994
Title Practical guidance for evaluating and interpreting developmental toxicity tests
Authors Harris, SB; DeSesso, JM
Journal Journal of Hazardous Materials
Volume 39
Issue 2
Page Numbers 245-266
Abstract The complex physiological interactions among a pregnant mammal, her embryos, and their placentae pose considerable challenges to investigators who conduct safety tests for the assessment of potential developmental toxicity. Many individuals who review developmental toxicity safety tests are not trained in this specialized area of toxicology. This paper presents a concise introduction to the science that underlies developmental toxicology for those individuals. The purpose of the paper is to educate the reader about appropriate test procedures, the types of data that are collected, and evaluation of studies. To these ends, the paper explains important terminology and study designs; makes comments concerning what should be considered acceptable developmental toxicity data; and provides insights and rules of thumb regarding the evaluation and interpretation of the data.
Doi 10.1016/0304-3894(94)00052-2
Wosid WOS:A1994PP99200010
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