Book Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Contributors; 1 General Introduction; 2 Study Design and Regulatory Requirements; 3 Preanalytical and Analytical Variables; 4 Statistical Approaches; 5 General Enzymology; 6 Assessment of Hepatotoxicity; 7 Assessment of Nephrotoxicity; 8 Assessment of Endocrine Toxicity; 9 Assessment of Gastrointestinal Toxicity and Pancreatic Toxicity; 10 Assessment of Cardiotoxicity and Myotoxicity; 11 Assessment of Neurotoxicity; 12 Electrolyte and Fluid Balance; 13 Lipids; 14 Proteins; Abbreviations; APPENDIX I SI Units and Conversion Tables.
By presenting background information on the selection and application of biochemical tests in safety assessment studies, this guide seeks to provide a basis for improving the knowledge required to intepret data.