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Title: Carcinogenicity of deuterium-labeled N-nitroso-N-methylcyclohexylamine in rats

Journal Article · · JNCI, J. Natl. Cancer Inst.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6719356

F344 rats were treated with both unlabeled N-nitroso-N-methylcyclohexylamine (NMC) and deuterium-labeled NMC (NMC-d3) in the methyl group. Both compounds were administered in the drinking water at concentrations of 50 and 12.5 mg/liter. The NMC-d3 was not less carcinogenic than the unlabeled NMC, which suggested that oxidation of the methyl group is not a rate-limiting step in the induction of esophageal tumors.

Research Organization:
NCI Frederick Cancer Research Center, MD
OSTI ID:
6719356
Journal Information:
JNCI, J. Natl. Cancer Inst.; (United States), Vol. 64:6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English