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Carcinogens are substances that may increase your risk of cancer. There are more than 100 known carcinogens. Carcinogens may be physical, such as ultraviolet rays from the sun; chemical, like asbestos; or biological, such as infections caused by certain viruses. Simply having contact with a carcinogen doesn’t mean you’ll develop cancer.
A carcinogen ( / kɑːrˈsɪnədʒən /) is any agent that promotes the development of cancer. [1] Carcinogens can include synthetic chemicals, naturally occurring substances, physical agents such as ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, and biologic agents such as viruses and bacteria. [2] Most carcinogens act by creating mutations in DNA that ...
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Jun 15, 2021 · Increasingly, pathogenic infections have also been identified as contributors to human cancer initiation and progression. Most pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) associated with human cancers are categorized as Group I human carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC.
- Muhammad Nur Adam Hatta, Ezanee Azlina Mohamad Hanif, Siok-Fong Chin, Hui-Min Neoh
- 10.3390/biology10060533
- 2021
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Jan 1, 2020 · Biological carcinogens and viruses. A biological carcinogen is a term used to indicate any biological substance that is directly or indirectly involved in cancer development. The source may include plants, animals, bacteria, fungi, or viruses [111]. According to the IARC Monograph, 11 biological agents are considered to be carcinogenic to humans.
- Subhayan Das, Moumita Kundu, Bikash Chandra Jena, Mahitosh Mandal
- 2020
Oct 27, 2022 · A carcinogen is a substance or type of exposure that can cause cancer to develop. You can encounter carcinogens in many different forms. This includes through: the environment; specific lifestyle ...
Sep 26, 2022 · A carcinogen is any substance or agent that has the potential to cause cancer. Common carcinogens include alcohol, tobacco, processed meats, UV rays, radon, and asbestos. Some people may come into ...
Apr 24, 2024 · A carcinogen is a substance, organism or agent capable of causing cancer. Carcinogens may occur naturally in the environment (such as ultraviolet rays in sunlight and certain viruses) or may be generated by humans (such as automobile exhaust fumes and cigarette smoke). Most carcinogens work by interacting with a cell’s DNA to produce mutations.
