Toxic Mechanism of Action

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-028378",
  "term": "Toxic Mechanism of Action",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The mechanism by which chemicals produce their toxic effects, i.e., the mechanism by which a chemical alters normal cellular biochemistry and physiology. Mechanisms can include; interference with normal receptor-ligand interactions, interference with membrane functions, interference with cellular energy production, and binding to biomolecules.",
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "references": [
    "Waste and Cleanup Risk Assessment Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/toxic-mechanism-of-action/"
}