4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide
4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide
4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide (pronunciation: four-nitro-kwin-o-leen one-oxide) is a potent mutagen and carcinogen.
Etymology
The term "4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide" is derived from its chemical structure. The "4-Nitro" part refers to the nitro group (-NO2) attached to the 4th carbon of the quinoline ring. The "1-oxide" part refers to the oxygen atom attached to the 1st carbon of the quinoline ring.
Definition
4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide is a yellow crystalline solid that is soluble in water and organic solvents. It is a potent mutagen and carcinogen that is used in scientific research to induce mutations in cells.
Usage
In scientific research, 4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide is used to induce mutations in cells. It is particularly useful in studies of DNA repair mechanisms and carcinogenesis.
Related Terms
- Mutagen: An agent, such as radiation or a chemical substance, that causes genetic mutation.
- Carcinogen: A substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue.
- DNA repair: The collection of processes by which a cell identifies and corrects damage to the DNA molecules that encode its genome.
- Carcinogenesis: The formation of cancer, where normal cells are transformed into cancer cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide
- Wikipedia's article - 4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide
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