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In studies on the etiology of human cancer, the determination of DNA adducts in human tissues is informative mainly from two points of view: firstly, in providing a marker of exposure to carcinogenic agents at an individual level and secondly in providing an insight on the biological relevance of these adducts to the process of carcinogenesis. In addition, these measurements, particularly if they reflect long-term exposure to carcinogens could result in an increase in the specificity and sensitivity of epidemiological studies.
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Montesano, R., Degan, P., Serres, M., Wild, C.P. (1989). DNA Alkylation Adducts in Human Cells Attributable to Exposure to Alkylating Agents. In: Castellani, A. (eds) DNA Damage and Repair. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-5016-4_10
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