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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

NALT Core

Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. biomarkers
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. biomarkers

Término preferido

biomarkers

Tipo

  • Chemical

Definición

  • Information An indicator of changes or events in biological systems. Biological markers of exposure are cellular, biochemical, analytical, or molecular measures that are obtained from biological media such as tissues, cells, or fluids and are indicative of exposure to an agent. Biomarkers of effect are quantifiable changes, indicating exposure to a compound, while biomarkers of susceptibility are characteristics that make an individual susceptible to the effects of an exposure.

    Fuente: US, Environmental protection Agency

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • biochemical markers
  • biological markers

En otras lenguas

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17262

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