Table of Contents Volume 1, 2004
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601)



Issue 1 (March 2004) pages 1-73

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Editorial: Environmental Research and Public Health. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2004, 1, 1-2.

Paul B. Tchounwou

Molecular Toxicology Research Laboratory, NIH-Center for Environmental Health, School of Science and Technology, Jackson State University, 1400 Lynch Street, P.O. Box 18540, Jackson, Mississippi, USA.

*Correspondence to Dr. Paul B. Tchounwou. Email: paul.b.tchounwou@jsums.edu

 

Research Papers

 
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Coumestrol, Bisphenol-A, DDT, and TCDD Modulation of Interleukin-2 Expression in Activated CD+4 Jurkat T Cells. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2004, 1, 3-11.

Kenneth Ndebele 1, 2, Paul B. Tchounwou 1, and Robert W. McMurray 2*

1Molecular Toxicology Research Laboratory, NIH-Center for Environmental Health, School of Science and Technology, Jackson State University, 1400 Lynch Street, P.O. Box 18540, Jackson, Mississippi, USA.

Email: paul.b.tchounwou@jsums.edu

2Rheumatology Section, G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery V.A. Hospital and Division of Rheumatology and Molecular Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi 39216, USA.

*Correspondence to Dr. Robert W. McMurray. Email: rmcmurray@medicine.umsmed.edu

 
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Cytotoxicity and Transcriptional Activation of Stress Genes in Human Liver Carcinoma (HepG2) Cells Exposed to Iprodione. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2004, 1, 12-20.

Teresa Washington 1 and Paul B. Tchounwou 1*

1Molecular Toxicology Research Laboratory, NIH-Center for Environmental Health, School of Science and Technology, Jackson State University, 1400 Lynch Street, P.O. Box 18540, Jackson, Mississippi, USA.
*Correspondence to Dr. Paul B. Tchounwou.  Email: paul.b.tchounwou@jsums.edu

 
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Liver and Renal Function Tests in Artisans Occupationally Exposed to Lead in Mechanic Village in Nnewi, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2004, 1, 21-25.

C. E. Dioka 1, O. E. Orisakwe 2*, F.A.A. Adeniyi 1, and S.C. Meludu 3

1Department of Chemical Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

2Toxicology Unit, Department of Pharmacology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B 5001, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.

3Dept of Human Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B 5001, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.*Correspondence to Dr. Orish Orisakwe.  Email: eorish@aol.com

 
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Changes in Soil Chemical Properties and Microbial Activities in Response to the Fungicide Ridomil Gold Plus Copper. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2004, 1, 26-34.

Joseph Demanou 1, Adolphe Monkiédjé 1*, Thomas Njiné 1, Samuel M. Foto 1, Moise Nola 1, Serges H. Zebaze Togouet 1, and Norbert Kemka 1

1Laboratory of General Biology. Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I., P.O. Box 812 Yaounde, Republic of Cameroon.

*Correspondence to Dr. Adolphe Monkiédjé. Email: monkiedje@yahoo.com

 
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Toxicity of a Mixture of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid and Monosoduim Methanearsonate to the Red Swamp Crawfish, Procambarus clarkii. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2004, 1, 35-38.

Rosalind M. Green 1 and Assaf A. Abdelghani 1*

1Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2100, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA.

*Correspondence to Dr. Assaf A. Abdelghani. Email: assafa@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu

 

Invited Review

 
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Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms Associated with Autoimmune Diseases. Int. J. Eniron. Res. Public Health 2004, 1, 39-74.

Wellington K. Ayensu 1, Paul B. Tchounwou 1*, and Robert W. McMurray 2

1Cellomics and Toxicogenomics Research Laboratory, NIH-Center for Environmental Health, College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, Jackson State University, 1400 Lynch Street, Box 18540, Jackson, Mississippi 39217, USA.

2Rheumatology Section, G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery V.A. Hospital, and Division of Rheumatology and Molecular Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi 39216, USA.

*Correspondence to Dr. Paul B. Tchounwou. Email: paul.b.tchounwou@jsums.edu

Issue 2 (September 2004) pages 74-137

Research Papers

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Association of Clinical Complications with Nutritional Status and the Prevalence of Leukopenia among Arsenic Patients in Bangladesh. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2004, 1(2), 74-82.
Laila N. Islam1*, AHM Nurun Nabi1, M Mahfuzur Rahman1, Monsur A. Khan1, and
Azizul I. Kazi2
1Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.
2Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR),
Mirpur Road, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
*Correspondence to Dr. Laila N. Islam. E-mail:
lailanislam@yahoo.com

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Arsenic-Induced Genotoxic and Cytotoxic Effects in Human Keratinocytes, Melanocytes and Dendritic Cells. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2004, 1(2), 83-89.
Barbara Graham-Evans1, Hari H. P. Cohly2, Hongtao Yu3 and Paul B. Tchounwou1*
1Molecular Toxicology Research Laboratory, NIH-Center for Environmental Health, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217, USA
2Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
3Department of Chemistry, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217, USA
*Correspondence to Dr. Paul Tchounwou. E-mail: paul.b.tchounwou@jsums.edu

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Pentachlorophenol-Induced Cytotoxic, Mitogenic, and Endocrine-Disrupting Activities in Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2004, 1(2), 90-99.
Waneene C. Dorsey1, 2 and Paul B. Tchounwou1*
1Molecular Toxicology Research Laboratory, NIH - Center for Environmental Health, School of Science and Technology, Jackson State University, 1400 Lynch Street, P.O. Box 18540, Jackson, Mississippi, USA.
2 Wildlife Biology Unit,
Grambling State University, Grambling, LA 71245, USA.
*Correspondence to Dr. Paul B. Tchounwou. Email: paul.b.tchounwou@jsums.edu

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Mitogenic and Cytotoxic Effects of Pentachlorophenol to AML 12 Mouse Hepatocytes. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2004, 1(2), 100-105.
Waneene C. Dorsey 1*, Paul B. Tchounwou 2 and Dwayne Sutton 2
1
Wildlife Biology Unit,
Grambling State University, Grambling, LA 71245, USA.
2Molecular Toxicology Research Laboratory, NIH - Center for Environmental Health,
School of Science and Technology, Jackson State University, 1400 Lynch Street, P.O. Box 18540, Jackson, Mississippi, USA.
*Correspondence to Dr. Waneene C. Dorsey. Email: dorseywc2002@yahoo.com

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Investigation into the Nephrotoxicity of Nigerian Bonny Light Crude Oil in Albino Rats. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2004, 1(2), 106-110.
E. Orisakwe 1*, A. A. Njan 2, O. J. Afonne 2, Akumka D. D 2, V. N. Orish 1, O. O. Udemezue 3
1Toxicology Unit, Department of Pharmacology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, P.M.B 5001, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.
2Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Idu, Abuja, Nigeria,
3 Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
*Correspondence to Dr. Orish Ebere Orisakwe. E-mail: eorish@aol.com

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Freshwater Microcosms-Based Assessment of Eco-toxicological Effects of a Chemical Effluent from the Pilcam Industry in Cameroon. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2004, 1(2), 111-123.
A. Monkiedje 1*, T. Njine 1, A. L. Meyabeme Elono 1, S. H. Zebazel, N. Kemka 1, P. B. Tchounwou 2, and J. E. Djomo 3
1Laboratory of General Biology, Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, P.O. Box 812, Cameroon
2Molecular Toxicology Research Laboratory, NIH-Center for Environmental Health, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Jackson State University, 1400 Lynch Street, P.O. Box 18540, Jackson, Mississippi, USA.
3Laboratory of Animal Biology,
University of Dschang, Cameroon
*Correspondence to Dr Adolphe Monkiedje. E-mail: monkiedje@yahoo.com

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Effects of Long-Term Exposure of the Red Swamp Crawfish Procambarus clarkii to a Mixture of Two Herbicides, 2,4-Dichloro-phenoxyacetic Acid and Monosodium Methanearsonate, and Associated Human Health Risks. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2004, 1(2), 124-131
Rosalind M. Green and Assaf A. Abdelghani *
Department of Environmental Health Sciences,
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2100, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA.
*Correspondence to Dr. Assaf A. Abdelghani. Email:
assafa@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu

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Metal Ion Effect on BOD Exertion at Different Temperatures. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2004, 1(2), 132-137.
Susheel K Mitta 1*, Siloni Goel and Ajay Sharma
School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (Deemed University) Patiala, India
*Correspondence to Dr. Susheel K. Mittal. Email: smittal@tiet.ac.in


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