Short Communication: Effect of aromatic hydrocarbons on the metabolism of 2-aminoanthracene to mutagenic products in the Ames assay

When the carcinogen 2-aminoanthracene was tested for mutagenicity in the Ames assay, the inclusion of aromatic hydrocarbons of various ring sizes had differing effects on mutagenicity depending on the components of the assay.

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Published in:Carcinogenesis (New York) 1981, Vol.2 (12), p.1367-1369
Main Authors: Kawalek, J.C., Andrews, A.W.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:When the carcinogen 2-aminoanthracene was tested for mutagenicity in the Ames assay, the inclusion of aromatic hydrocarbons of various ring sizes had differing effects on mutagenicity depending on the components of the assay.
ISSN:0143-3334
1460-2180
DOI:10.1093/carcin/2.12.1367