Mechanisms of Fibre Carcinogenesis

by Rodolfo Saracci, P. Boffetta, A.B. Kane

While several types of mineral fibres, such as asbestos and erionite, are known to pose a carcinogenic hazard to humans, the evidence regarding other types of fibres, such as ceramic fibres and glasswool, is a matter of debate. This Consensus Report addresses the strengths, weaknesses and gaps in the present knowledge on fibre characterization, genotoxicity, cell proliferation and activation, and animal studies. The second part provides answers to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9283221400
• ISBN13: 9789283221401
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: International Agency for Research on Cancer (
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.6" x 9.4"