Lecture 9

Question 1

What is read-across?

Answer 1

process by which endpoint information for one or more data-rich chemicals is used to make predictions for one or more data-poor chemicals, that are considered to be similar

Question 2

What is the analogue approach

Answer 2

small number of structurally similar source compounds to the target compounds. there is no trend (yet)

Question 3

category approach

Answer 3

many source compounds are used to predict the hazard of one or more target compounds. there is a consistent trend

Question 4

What is RAAF

Answer 4

OECD read-across assessment framework: ensures that crucial scientific aspects of the read-across are evaluated.