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Review
. 2001 Sep 14;166(1-2):3-10.
doi: 10.1016/s0300-483x(01)00442-5.

Mechanisms of chemical carcinogenesis and application to human cancer risk assessment

G M Williams  1
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Review

Mechanisms of chemical carcinogenesis and application to human cancer risk assessment

G M Williams. Toxicology. .

Abstract

The distinction between DNA-reactive and epigenetic carcinogens and their roles in oncogenesis is reviewed. An approach to cancer hazard assessment based upon mechanisms is described.

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