Polyamines and their potential to be antimutagens.

doi:10.1016/s0027-5107(97)00075-4

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Polyamines and their potential to be antimutagens.

Mutation research - 3 Jul 1997

Pillai S P, Shankel D M

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In order to determine the antimutagenic potential of polyamines, modified Ames tests were performed. Polyamines spermine, spermidine and putrescine all showed antimutagenic potential against EMS-induced reversions. In addition, the polyamines spermidine and putrescine showed potential to reduce t...

Topics

Antimutagenic Agents
DNA
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Mutagenicity Tests
Mutation
Polyamines
Putrescine
Spermidine
Spermine

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