Abstract
The effect of the aromatic amines 2-acetylaminofluorene (AAF), 2-acetylaminopbenanthrene (AAP) and trans-4-acetyl-aminostilbene (AAS) on the rat hepatic aromatic hydrocarbon (Ah) receptor level was studied. 3-Methylcholanthrene (MC), as a known receptor ligand, was used as a control. The complete liver carcinogen AAF and MC did not alter significantly the hepatic receptor concentration. In contrast, the strong liver tumor initiator AAS doubled the hepatic Ah receptor level when a dose of 20 μmol/kg was administered for 5 days. AAP increased the amount of the receptor 1.5-fold.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1021-1023 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Carcinogenesis |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |