specialty; prefer specific drug or toxic substance and specific genetic aspect
Scope Note
The study of existing genetic knowledge, and the generation of new genetic data, to understand and thus avoid DRUG TOXICITY and adverse effects from toxic substances from the environment.
Entry Term(s)
Toxicogenomics
NLM Classification #
QV 38.5
Previous Indexing
Pharmacogenetics (1993-2003)
Toxicology (1993-2003)
Public MeSH Note
2004; see PHARMACOGENETICS 2003; for TOXICOGENOMICS see PHARMACOGENETICS 2003
History Note
2004; use PHARMACOGENETICS 2003; for TOXICOGENOMICS use PHARMACOGENETICS 2003
The study of existing genetic knowledge, and the generation of new genetic data, to understand and thus avoid DRUG TOXICITY and adverse effects from toxic substances from the environment.
The collection, interpretation and storage of information about gene and protein activity in order to identify toxic substances in the environment and those populations at greatest risk to environmental diseases.
