Drug metabolizing enzyme systems and their relationship to toxic mechanisms
The metabolism and toxicity of 3-methylfuran (3-MF) are described. The major product of metabolic activation of 3-MF appears to be disemicarbazones. Cursory description of toxic effects of 3-MF on lung and kidneys are provided. 18 refs.
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Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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National Cancer Inst., Bethesda, MD (USA)
1983
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Online Access: | https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1056446/ |
Summary: | The metabolism and toxicity of 3-methylfuran (3-MF) are described. The major product of metabolic activation of 3-MF appears to be disemicarbazones. Cursory description of toxic effects of 3-MF on lung and kidneys are provided. 18 refs. |
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