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Genotoxic carcinogens
Formation of DNA adducts
Macromolecular (Bulky) DNA adduct
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Formed by the transfer of
aralkyl
/
arylamine
residue (from the
carcinogen
) --> to
nucleotide
--> formed
DNA adduct
Transfer
aromatic
/
multi-ringed
compounds
Chemical groups:
PAH
Example:
Benzo
[
a
]
pyrene
Structural change:
N2 Guanine
addict;
N6 Adenine
adduct
Chemical groups:
Mycotoxins
Example:
Aflatoxin B1
Structural change:
N7 Guanine adduct