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Genetic polymorphisms in metabolism of 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo[4,5-b] pyridine.
Journal of applied toxicology : JAT - 1 Jan 2013
Kim Dojung, Lee Young-Joo, Ryu Heui-Young, Lee Jin-Hee, Kim Hyun-Kyung, Kim Eunhee, Moon Jae-Dong, Chang Dong Deuk, Yoon Hae-Seong
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Heterocyclic amines (HCAs) are naturally produced during common cooking processes for meats and fish. HCAs are metabolized by various enzymes, including cytochromes P450, N-acetyl transferases, and sulfotransferases, and their bioactivated metabolites are considered to bind to DNA or protein to show carcinogenic effects. More than 20 HCAs have been identified, of which...
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