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Azoxymethane
Medical Definition: | A potent carcinogen and neurotoxic compound. It is particularly effective in inducing colon carcinomas. | |
Guide Notes: | a carcinogen | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 25843-45-2 |
Previously Indexed: | Azo Compounds (1973-1975),Nitrogen Oxides (1973-1974) |
Cycasin - Carcinogenic and neurotoxic glycoside occurring in a number of plant species, including Cycas revoluta. | |
Methylazoxymethanol Acetate - The aglycone of CYCASIN. It acts as a potent carcinogen and neurotoxin and inhibits hepatic DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. |
Azoxymethane Medical Definitions and Terms
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