Health effects of toxicants: Online knowledge support

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• 作者：Philip Wexler^a ; ; Richard Judson^b ; Sally de Marcellus^c ; Joop de Knecht^c ; Eeva Leinala^c
• 关键词：Toxicology ; Computerized information ; Databases ; Toxicity ; Environmental health ; Toxicoinformatics ; National Library of Medicine ; US Environmental Protection Agency ; OECD ; Toxicology information ; Chemical databases ; Hazardous chemicals ; Toxicology information ; Toxicology databases ; Environmental health database ; Online toxicology information ; Online toxicology resources
• 刊名：Life Sciences
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：15 January 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：145
• 期：Complete
• 页码：284-293
• 全文大小：313 K

文摘

Research in toxicology generates vast quantities of data which reside on the Web and are subsequently appropriated and utilized to support further research. This data includes a broad spectrum of information about chemical, biological and radiological agents which can affect health, the nature of the effects, treatment, regulatory measures, and more. Information is structured in a variety of formats, including traditional databases, portals, prediction models, and decision making support tools. Online resources are created and housed by a variety of institutions, including libraries and government agencies. This paper focuses on three such institutions and the tools they offer to the public: the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and its Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Reference is also made to other relevant organizations.