Cytochrome P450 Enzymes as Catalysts of Metabolism of 4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone, a Tobacco Specific Carcinogen
β Scribed by Jalas, John R.; Hecht, Stephen S.; Murphy, Sharon E.
- Book ID
- 127220719
- Publisher
- American Chemical Society
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 155 KB
- Volume
- 18
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0893-228X
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