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Causal Relationship Between Fusel Alcohols and Esophageal Cancer (1992)

Title:

Causal Relationship Between Fusel Alcohols and Esophageal Cancer

Key words:

fusel alcohol, methylbenzylnitrosamine

Research Institution:

Boston University

Location:

Massachusetts

Researcher:

Paul M Newberne

Project Description:

Dr. Newberne evaluated whether fusel alcohols, contaminants found in inexpensive wines and apple-based spirits, might enhance or promote cancer of the esophagus that is induced by methylbenzylnitrosamine in rats.

Cancer Site(s)

Esophagus

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Apples