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In this chapter we will first describe enzymes that are involved in the metabolic activation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and N-substituted aromatic compounds. Further, we will discuss some of the metabolic pathways and metabolites that are formed from these indirectly acting carcinogens.
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Singer, B., Grunberger, D. (1983). Metabolic Activation of Carcinogens and Mutagens. In: Molecular Biology of Mutagens and Carcinogens. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-3772-0_5
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