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A High-throughput Assay for the Prediction of Chemical Toxicity by Automated Phenotypic Profiling of Caenorhabditis elegans
Published on: March 14, 2019
The Japanese toxicogenomics project: application of toxicogenomics
Takeki Uehara1, Atsushi Ono, Toshiyuki Maruyama
1Developmental Research Laboratories, Shionogi & Co., Ltd., Futaba-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 561-0825, Japan. takeki.uehara@shionogi.co.jp
Abstract:
Biotechnology advances have provided novel methods for the risk assessment of chemicals. The application of microarray technologies to toxicology, known as toxicogenomics, is becoming an accepted approach for identifying chemicals with potential safety problems. Gene expression profiling is expected to identify the mechanisms that underlie the potential toxicity of chemicals. This technology has also been applied to identify biomarkers of toxicity to predict potential hazardous chemicals. Ultimately, toxicogenomics is expected to aid in risk assessment. The following discussion explores potential applications and features of the Japanese Toxicogenomics Project.
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