ISSN:
1432-1335
Keywords:
Enzyme-altered island
;
Tryptophan pyrolysis product
;
Mutagen
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Two new γ-carboline derivatives, 3-amino-1,4-dimethyl-5H pyrido[4,3-b]indole (Trp-P-1) and 3-amino-1-methyl-5H pyrido[4,3-b]indole (Trp-P-2), isolated from the pyrolysis products of tryptophan, were found to be potent mutagens. When weanling rats were injected with Trp-P-1 and then given diet containing phenobarbital, they developed enzyme-altered islands in the liver. Since these islands are considered to be formed by immediate progeny of “initiated cells” and cell precursors in hepatocarcinogenesis, Trp-P-1 may well be carcinogenic in rat liver.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00410642
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