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Title: Effects of mechlorethamine (HN/sub 2/, nitrogen mustard) on UV-induced carcinogenesis in hairless mouse skin

Journal Article · · J. Natl. Cancer Inst.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6748148

The influence of mechlorethamine (HN/sub 2/, nitrogen mustard) on UV-induced carcinogenesis was examined in the hairless mouse skin in vivo. Noncarcinogenic amounts of topically applied HN/sub 2/ and carcinogenic levels of UVB energy were used in the study. The HN/sub 2/ applications significantly accelerated the appearance and growth of cutaneous tumors in this study. Thus HN/sub 2/ acted as either a promoter or cocarcinogen for UV-induced cancer formation. Although the mechanism of this effect was not established, combinations of UVB radiation and HN2 topical therapy pointed to an increased incidence of cutaneous tumors in human skin.

Research Organization:
Univ. of California, San Francisco
OSTI ID:
6748148
Journal Information:
J. Natl. Cancer Inst.; (United States), Vol. 72:2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English