Cancer-causing agents.
There are many stages in the normal control of a cell that carcinogens can attack, but the basic story is this:
Some carcinogens cause mutations that make abnormal cells and some carcinogens deactivate the p53 gene which causes abnormal cells to commit suicide, so now there is an abnormal cell that will live longer and hence produce more daughter cells which will do the same. These cells usually do not "stick" very well to other cells around them and so detach and invade blood vessels and spread to other parts of the body where they disrupt the normal function of those organs also.
They are toxic substances that cause cancer, they do not cause it right away they take a while to cause cancer depending on exposure.
Certain forms of radiation are also classified as carcinogens, for example radioactivity, sunshine and electric fields. Exposure, even long term, to carcinogens will not necessarily cause cancer (and doesn't!) but theoretically just one molecule of a carcinogen can ('no safe dose').
The IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) lists nearly 1,000 carcinogens, including yesterday's addition of mobile phones.
Ozzy Osbourne said something like, "If you let your life be affected by the worry of something that may or may not kill you in fifty years' time, you're already dead." But then Ozzy isn't exactly the ideal role model!
A carcinogen is any chemical known to cause cancer, there are a great many number of items known to have carcinogens present in them. Examples include paint, cigaretes, and more.
It also applies to certain types of radiation.
The carcinogen we are probably most familar with is solar radiation - SUNSHINE!However, if you don't go out much because you're an electronics addict, it may be your mobile phone, which was added to the list yesterday.
Carcinogenesis is the term used to describe the creation of a cancer. The normal cells are transformed into cancer cells at a genetic or cellular level. I believe it is cancer related.
Something that causes cancer is called a carcinogen. If there is a carcinogen in food, it could cause cancer.
Ultimate carcinogen: It is activated and chemically reactive form of a carcinogen or procarcinogen that is capable of direct covalent binding to nucleic acid or protein macromolecules. For example: Benzo(a)pyrene is an ultimate carcinogen.
It is not considered a carcinogen. The ATSDOR under Chronic Exposure says that "Ammonia has not been classified for carcinogenic effects"
Harmful if swalloed and a suspected carcinogen.
The following cleaning materials and agents are harmful for human health: Chlorinated phenols which are found in toilet bowl cleaners are toxic to respiratory and circulatory systems. Di ethylene glycol which are found in window cleaners depresses the nervous system. Phenols found in disinfectants are toxic to respiratory and circulatory systems. Nonylphenol ethoxylate, a common surfactant (detergent) and it is found in laundry detergents and all-purpose cleaners Formaldehyde found in spray and wick deodorizers is a respiratory irritant and suspected carcinogen. Petroleum solvents in floor cleaners damage mucous membranes. Perchloroethylene, a spot remover, causes liver and kidney damage. Methylene chloride is listed as a possible human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and is commonly found in paint strippers.
Pollen is not a known carcinogen. It is a well-known allergen. Pollen has not been found to cause cancer.
Iron is not a carcinogen. Iron is a mineral which can be found in a human body. Even iron oxide is not a carcinogen.
Cancer can be a carcinogen. Carcinogen are usually in breast cancer.
Coumadin is not a carcinogen.
yes it is a carcinogen
No, honey is not a considered carcinogen.
"UVA is a known carcinogen".
A Carcinogen.
A carcinogen.
Something that causes cancer is called a carcinogen. If there is a carcinogen in food, it could cause cancer.
According to mastering biology, yes, fat is a carcinogen.
Carcinogen are cancer causing agents, not tissues.