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Cigarette smoking may yield nitroarenes

E C McCoy, H S Rosenkranz

    Cancer Letters
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Cigarette smoke contains mutagenic nitroarenes, formed when smoke is nitrated or from cigarettes with added nitrates. These findings highlight potential health risks associated with specific cigarette compositions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Chemical toxicology
    • Environmental health

    Background:

    • Cigarette smoke is a complex mixture containing numerous harmful compounds.
    • Nitroarenes are a class of chemicals known for their mutagenic properties.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the formation and presence of mutagenic nitroarenes in cigarette smoke.
    • To determine if nitrates in cigarettes contribute to nitroarene generation.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of cigarette smoke condensates for nitroarene content.
    • Examination of smoke from nitrate-enriched cigarettes.

    Main Results:

    • Cigarette smoke condensates can be readily nitrated to form mutagenic substances.
    • Mutagenic nitroarenes are also generated when smoking cigarettes fortified with nitrates.

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    Conclusions:

    • Cigarette smoking produces mutagenic nitroarenes through nitration processes.
    • The inclusion of nitrates in cigarettes can lead to the formation of these harmful compounds.