A method for evaluating the discomfort induced by odor using a biochemical marker

Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical

Volumn 131, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 143-147

  Yamaguchi, Masaki ^a   Sakakima, Josaku ^a   Kosaka, Shoshi ^a   Nakabayashi, Minako ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TOYAMA   (Japan)

Author keywords

Amylase; Biochemical marker; Gas sensor; Odor; Sympathetic nervous system

Indexed keywords

BIOMARKERS; CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; CHEMICAL SENSORS; ENZYME ACTIVITY; NEUROLOGY;

BIOCHEMICAL MARKER; SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM;

ODORS;

EID: 41449089508     PISSN: 09254005     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.snb.2007.12.009     Document Type: Article

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