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Title: Biochemical aspects of chemical carcinogenesis. Author: Gielen JE. Journal: Bull Cancer; 1978; 65(3):249-54. PubMed ID: 719180. Abstract: This article briefly outlines three major biochemical problems in relation to the presence of chemical carcinogens in mammalian cells: (a) the enzymatic systems responsible for the chemical carcinogen metabolism; (b) the nature of the reactive metabolites and (c) the cellular target(s). References and examples are only given for the field of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]