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The presence of fat counteracts the ability of vitamin C to prevent acid N-nitrosation

Authors :
Paterson, S.
Iijima, K.
Preston, T.
Scobie, G.
McColl, K.E.L.
Source :
Gut. April 2004, Vol. 53 Issue 4, , A20, p1 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Introduction: Nitrite is a pre-carcinogen as it can be converted to nitrosative species and N-nitroso compounds by acidification in the presence of thiocyanate. The optimum site of acid nitrosation is [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00175749
Volume :
53
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Gut
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.115342233