Baseline toxicity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001129",
  "term": "Baseline toxicity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The minimum level of toxicity exerted by a chemical due to its physical presence in biological membranes, rather than specific receptor interactions or metabolic activation. This effect is often observed with inert, non-polar organic compounds that accumulate in lipid bilayers. It serves as a reference point for comparing the specific toxicity of other substances.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 843 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/baseline-toxicity/"
}