DNA Adduction

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DNA Adduction Definition

DNA Adduction mainly involves formation of a covalent bond between a small electrophilic molecule and the DNA macromolecule. The reaction of xenobiotics with DNA appears to be one of the most important and common adduction events in the initiation of cancer.

DNA Adduction Synonyms

DNA Adduction, DNA Adduct Formation

Terms in DNA Adduction category

DNA Alkylation