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MicroRNA expression profiles distinguish the carcinogenic effects of riddelliine in rat liver
4 Oct 2011
Abstract excerpt
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) are the most common plant constituents that poison livestock, wildlife and humans. Riddelliine is a prototype genotoxic PA and has been nominated to be classified as a reasonably anticipated human carcinogen by the US National Toxicology Program (NTP) in the 12th Report on Carcinogens. Riddelliine's nomination is due to the high incidence of liver tumours that were observed in both...
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