Biological effect monitoring

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001279",
  "term": "Biological effect monitoring",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The measurement and assessment of biological responses in individuals or populations that indicate exposure to environmental agents or the presence of health effects. This involves analyzing biomarkers of effect, such as altered enzyme activity or DNA damage, in biological samples. It provides information on the early stages of adverse health outcomes.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "exposure",
    "risk"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2001, 73, 993. 'Risk assessment for occupational exposure to chemicals. A review of current methodology (IUPAC Technical Report)' on page 1021 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200173060993)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/biological-effect-monitoring/"
}