Hormesis and its place in nonmonotonic dose-response relationships: some scientific reality checks

Abstract

Definition, characterization, occurrence, and mechanistic rationale for hormesis will remain speculative, absent rigorous studies done specifically for hormesis testing. Any role for hormesis in current risk assessment and regulatory policies for toxics remains to be determined.

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