Description
Application
Azoxymethane (AOM), a gene mutation agent, may be used with dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) to create cancer models in laboratory animals which can be used to study mechanisms of cancer progression and chemoprevention.
Packaging
25, 100 mg in ampule
Biochem/physiol Actions
Carcinogen that induces O6-methylguanine adducts in DNA leading to G→A transitions. Induces tumorigenesis in the colon of laboratory animals and is used to study the mechanism of cancer progression and chemoprevention.
Other Notes
It is critical to determine the correct dosage of Azoxymethane for the experimental design to avoid premature death of laboratory animals.