This book provides a thorough and up-to-date overview of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) and its unique dual role in toxicology and biology. The coverage includes epigenetic mechanisms, gene expression, reproductive and developmental toxicity, signal transduction, and transgenic animal models. Featuring an internationally recognized team of authors at the forefront of AHR research, this resource provides a comprehensive reference for readers interested in understanding the full spectrum of AHR, from basic concepts, toxicology analysis, and models to polymorphism and related diseases.

Raimo Pohjanvirta, PhD, is Professor of Toxicology at the University of Helsinki. He has been studying the effects and action mechanisms of dioxins for over twenty years, publishing over a hundred peer-reviewed papers on dioxins and AHR. Dr. Pohjanvirta has been an invited lecturer at major international conferences, including the Society of Toxicology, EUROTOX, and the British Toxicology Society.