Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are contaminants synthesized through incomplete combustion of carbon based substances. PAHs are known to be photodynamic and toxicity increases exponentially when in contact with ultraviolet radiation (UV). The effect of UV absent recovery periods and potential for latent toxicity during photo-induced toxicity are previously unknown and are not included within the toxicity model. Results of equal interval tests further support the current reciprocity model as a good indicator of PAH photo-induced toxicity. Interval test results also indicate a possible presence of time-dependent toxicity and recovery thresholds and should be included into toxicity risk assessments. Moreover, results of latent effects assays show that latent mortality is a significant response to PAH photo-induced toxicity and should be included into toxicity risk assessments. The present research demonstrates that UV exposure time rate is a significant driving force of PAH photo-induced toxicity.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1011884 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Gnau, Jennifer Leigh |
| Contributors | Roberts, Aaron P., Venables, Barney, Oris, James, Morris, Jeffrey |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 41 pages, Text |
| Rights | Public, Gnau, Jennifer Leigh, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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