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benzo(a)pyrene-DNA adduct

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More on Benzo(a)pyrene Definition: A potent mutagen and carcinogen. It is a public health concern because of its possible effects on industrial workers, as an environmental pollutant, an as a component of tobacco smoke.  a mutagen & carcinogen; D25-26 qualif    Other names 3,4-Benzopyrene; 3,4 Benzpyrene; 3,4 Benzopyrene; 3,4-Benzpyrene
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
benzo(a)pyrene-DNA adduct [ BaP-DNA adduct,DNA-benzo(a)pyrene adduct ]
  structure given in first source 		0   *Benzo(a)pyrene *DNA Adducts
Pharma Action Carcinogens, Environmental 		J Clin Invest 1988;82(1):145

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