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Abbreviations

PUFAs:

Polyunsaturated fatty acids

DMBA:

7,12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene

EPA:

Eicosapentaenoic acid

DHA:

Docosahexaenoic acid

NMU:

N-Nitrosomethylurea

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