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In vivo Conversion of Phenmetrazine into its N-Nitroso Derivative

Nature New Biology volume 236, pages 25–26 (1972)Cite this article

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THE possibility that nitrosamines, many of which are powerful carcinogens, can be formed in the stomach of mammals from ingested amines and nitrites1 has led to speculation on the sources of relevant amines for man2. One such source is the large number of drugs that are secondary or tertiary amines, many being taken by an individual for a long time.

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  1. M. GREENBLATT

    Present address: National Cancer Research Laboratories, University of Otago Medical School, Dunedin, New Zealand

  2. W. LIJINSKY

    Present address: Biology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37830

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    M. GREENBLATT, V. KOMMINENI, E. CONRAD, L. WALLCAVE & W. LIJINSKY

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GREENBLATT, M., KOMMINENI, V., CONRAD, E. et al. In vivo Conversion of Phenmetrazine into its N-Nitroso Derivative. Nature New Biology 236, 25–26 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1038/newbio236025a0

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