Chemotherapy pp 323-326 | Cite as

In Vitro Systems Using Micro-Organisms for Detection of Carcinogenic Agents

  • R. Colin Garner
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Summary

A novel assay using bacteriophage lambda is described to detect activated carcinogens and mutagens. The assay may be used in in vivo as well as in in vitro studies.

Keywords

Aromatic Amine Vinyl Chloride Chemical Carcinogen Mixed Function Oxidase Carcinogenic Agent 
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© Plenum Press, New York 1976

Authors and Affiliations

  • R. Colin Garner
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Experimental Pathology and Cancer ResearchUniversity of LeedsLeedsUK

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