TOXICOLOGY IN VITRO

Toxicology in Vitro will publish original research papers and occasional reviews on the use of in vitro techniques for determining the toxic effects of chemicals and elucidating their mechanisms of action. The Journal will encourage the submission of studies which, by utilising cell or tissue culture, perfused organs, tissue slices, isolated cells or subcellular fractions, including enzymes and cell-receptors, investigate the mechanisms of toxic effects encountered in vivo or better characterize the relationship between in vitro and in vivo observations. All aspects of toxicology will be covered, including specific organ toxicity (eg neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity), various toxic phenomena such as carcinogenesis or teratogenesis, and the development, characterization and validation of new in vitro models for the assessment and study of toxicity. The Journal's editorial policy will be firmly rooted in the need for high-quality science in support of health or safety decisions, and emphasis will be placed on results that facilitate evaluation of the hazard of chemicals to man and animals. NEW! Special rate for ESTIV members now available. For more information contact Dr. Diane Benford, ESTIV Secretary, Robens Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 5XH, U.K.; Tel: +44 1483 259 204; Fax: +44 1483 503 517; E-mail: d.benford@surrey.ac.uk or visit the ESTIV website at http://leden.tref.nl/ruttend/