Tumour promotion by the cyanobacterial toxin microcystin / by Andrew Raymond Humpage.

Bibliography: leaves 235-265.xvi, 265 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.Examines the tumour promoting effects of the microcystins through a long-term study in which cyanobacterial extract containing a range of microcystins was given in drinking water to mice previously treated with the tumour initiator N-nitroso-N-methyluren by gavage ; and through examining the effects of pure microcystin-LR in cultured primary hepatocytes from immature mice.Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology, 1998