Some examples of xenobiotics
Xenobiotics are chemical substances that are foreign to animal life and are not naturally produced or expected to be present within the organism. Here are some examples of xenobiotics:
- Plant constituents
- Drugs
- Pesticides
- Cosmetics
- Flavorings
- Fragrances
- Food additives
- Industrial chemicals
- Environmental pollutants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and trichloroethylene (TCE) [1][2][3][4][6].
Citations:
[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2872059/
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenobiotic
[3] https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/immunology-and-microbiology/xenobiotic
[4] https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/xenobiotic-agent
[5] https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4713/11/4/9
[6] https://prepp.in/news/e-492-xenobiotics-environment-notes
