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DNA damage: Alkylation

Abstract

Alkylation is the reaction of electrophilic chemical compounds or alkylating agents with the nucleophilic centers in organic macromolecules. Alkylating agents include a large variety of chemicals, some of which are potent mutagens or carcinogens.

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