| Literature DB >> 6257504 |
J E Trosko, B Dawson, C C Chang.
Abstract
Using an in vitro assay system, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) was assessed for its ability to inhibit metabolic cooperation between 6-thioguanine sensitive and resistant Chinese hamster V79 cells. Using a nonlethal range of the chemical, PBB was shown to inhibit metabolic cooperation (a form of cell-cell communication) in a manner similar to other known tumor promoters. Results suggest that PBB could act, epigenetically, as a teratogen and a carcinogenic promoter.Entities:
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Year: 1981 PMID: 6257504 PMCID: PMC1568655 DOI: 10.1289/ehp.8137179
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Environ Health Perspect ISSN: 0091-6765 Impact factor: 9.031