Chemical carcinogenesis by DMBA (7,12-dimethylbenzanthracene) in female BALB/c mice: new facts

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are known carcinogens used in rodent experimental models. In this study, the carcinogen DMBA (7,12-dimethylbenzanthracene) was administered by gavage, diluted in corn oil, to female BALB / c mice at hebdomadary doses of 1 mg per animal for 1, 3, 6 or 9 weeks. Animal...

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Main Authors: Krishna Duro de Oliveira, Gabriela Uliana Avanzo, Marcello Vannucci Tedardi, Marcelo Monte Mór Rangel, José Luis Avanzo, Heidge Fukumasu, Kurapati Venkata Kesava Rao, Idércio Luiz Sinhorini, Maria Lúcia Zaidan Dagli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2015-06-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/bjvras/article/view/59426