MNNG
See
N methyl N' nitro N nitrosoguanidine
Facts
- MNNG is carcinogenic in all species tested: mouse, rat, hamster, rabbit, and dog.
- MNNG is a strong alkylating agent resulting in DNA double-strand breaks.
- t has been well known that MNNG is one of the strong and multipotential carcinogens that have been frequently reported inducing malignant peptic tumors.
- MNNG is toxic, a severe irritant, a carcinogen,8 and a potent mutagen.
