A programme for a multicentre evaluation study of in vitro cytoxicity (MEIC) is proposed. The programme will try to evaluate the correlation between both lethal and sublethal toxic effects in man and in vitro cytotoxicity. Animal toxicity data will be included, to provide an opportunity for evaluating the species gap between man and laboratory animals. A list of chemicals to be used in this study is presented.
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