substances that bring about a malignant change in body cells.
A substance that causes the development or increases the incidence of cancer.
any substance that, when exposed to living tissue, may cause the production of cancer.
Any substance or agent that produces cancer
agents/compounds that may induce cancer in humans. Back
Certain chemicals which cause cancer by altering the genetic make-up of the cells.
Substances or agents that cause cancer.
substances that can initiate or speed the development of malignant or potentially malignant tumors, or malignant neoplastic proliferations of cells. Aromatic amines are examples of carcinogens
any substance that has the ability to cause cancer.
Cancer-causing substances.
Potential cancer–causing agents in the environment. They include among others: industrial chemical compounds found in food additives, pesticides and fertilizers, drugs, toy, household cleaners, toiletries and paints. Naturally occurring ultraviolet solar radiation is also a carcinogen.
the causal agents which induce tumours. They include external factors (chemicals, physical agents, viruses) and internal factors such as hormones. Chemical carcinogens are structurally diverse and include naturally occurring substances as well as synthetic compounds. An important distinction can be drawn between genotoxic (q.v.) carcinogens, which have been shown to react directly with and mutate DNA, and non-genotoxic carcinogens, which act through other mechanisms. The activity of genotoxic carcinogens can often be predicted from their chemical structure. Most chemical carcinogens exert their effects after prolonged exposure, show a dose-response relationship and tend to act on a limited range of susceptible target tissues. Carcinogens are sometimes species- or sex-specific. Several different chemical and other carcinogens may interact and constitutional factors (genetic susceptibility, hormonal status) may also contribute to effects.
Substances known to cause cancer.
substances that cause cancer, such as tar.
