Influence of structure and physico-chemical properties of chemical agents in the induction of DNA alterations: nitrochlorobenzenes
Cesarone, C.F.; Bolognesi, C.; Santi, L.
Bollettino della Societa Italiana di Biologia Sperimentale 56(16): 1680-1686
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-8771 PMID: 7459089 Document Number: 161049
The DNA damage induced by mono-, di-, and trinitrochlorobenzenes has been evaluated in brain of male Swiss CD1 mice. The effect seems to be related to the increased content of nitro groups substituents on the chlorobenzene molecule. This class of compounds shows a high degree of specificity for the nervous tissue if compared to well-known carcinogens as NMU and NDMA.