Aromatic and heterocyclic amine carcinogens found in cigarette smoke and well done meat require host-mediated metabolic activation before initiating tumors in target organs. The N-acetyltransferase isozymes, NAT1 and NAT2, catalyze the activation (O-acetylation) of aromatic and …
First published in 1979, Chemical Carcinogenesis and DNA is an essential guide to the relationship between mutagens, carcinogens and our own genetic makeup. Covering a range of associated topics, this volume provides information that would prove most beneficial for practitioners…
During the past decade, a significant amount of research has been conducted on phytopharmaceuticals. Today, a growing body of evidence demonstrates the efficacy of a wide variety of natural products and affirms their potential in the treatment of cancer. Phytopharmaceuticals in …