What Are the Different Types of Biomarkers in Toxicology?
The three main types of biomarkers in toxicology are:
Exposure Biomarkers: These indicate the presence of a chemical in the body, such as the measurement of lead levels in blood to assess exposure to lead. Effect Biomarkers: These reflect biological responses to an exposure, like changes in enzyme activity or cell morphology. Susceptibility Biomarkers: These indicate an individual's inherent or acquired predisposition to respond to a chemical, such as genetic polymorphisms that affect metabolism.
