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Induced mitotic homologous recombination by the babesicide imidocarb dipropionate in Aspergillus nidulans diploid cells.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 6 Jul 2012
Santos P A S R, Sant'Anna J R, Franco C C S, Rosada L J, Esquissato G N M, Castro-Prado M A A
Abstract excerpt
Imidocarb dipropionate (IMD) is a chemotherapeutic agent prescribed for the treatment and control of babesiosis; it is known to be a nucleic acid synthesis inhibitor. Although it is an effective babesicide, there are reports of persistent IMD residues retained at high levels in edible tissues of cattle, swine and sheep, raising concerns about potential effects on humans. Since the carcinogenic potential of...
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