2022年8月11日 · Carcinogens are substances that can cause cancer. They can be in the air, in products, or chemicals in foods and drinks. You can’t avoid all carcinogens, but there are ways …

Most carcinogens act by creating mutations in DNA that disrupt a cell's normal processes for regulating growth, leading to uncontrolled cellular proliferation. [1] . This occurs when the cell's …

Carcinogens (pronounced “kahr-sin-o-jens”) are substances that may increase your risk of developing cancer. Experts have identified more than 100 carcinogens. Carcinogens may be …

Carcinogens do not cause cancer at all times, under all circumstances. In other words, a carcinogen does not always cause cancer in every person, every time there is any kind of …

Substances and exposures that can lead to cancer are called carcinogens. In general, the American Cancer Society does not determine if something causes cancer (that is, if it is a …

Established human carcinogens commonly exhibit one or more of these characteristics. Therefore, data on these characteristics can provide independent evidence of carcinogenicity …

2024年10月17日 · Carcinogens are substances or agents that can cause cancer. These can occur in nature, such as with ultraviolet radiation and some viruses, or be manmade, as seen …

carcinogen, any of a number of agents that can cause cancer in humans. They can be divided into three major categories: chemical carcinogens (including those from biological sources), …

4 天之前 · To date, over 500 substances have been identified as definitive, probable, or possible carcinogens for humans. This includes items like asbestos, automobile exhaust, processed …

Evidence from studies in humans and animals is considered to be sufficient, limited, inadequate, or suggesting lack of carcinogenicity. Data from mechanistic studies are considered as …