Genetic basis of susceptibility for development of neoplasms following treatment with N-methyl-N-nitrosourea (MNU) or x-rays in the platyfish/swordtail system

M Schwab; J Haas; S Abdo; M R Ahuja; G Kollinger; A Anders; F Anders

doi:10.1007/BF01947324

Genetic basis of susceptibility for development of neoplasms following treatment with N-methyl-N-nitrosourea (MNU) or x-rays in the platyfish/swordtail system

Experientia. 1978 Jun 15;34(6):780-2. doi: 10.1007/BF01947324.

Authors

M Schwab, J Haas, S Abdo, M R Ahuja, G Kollinger, A Anders, F Anders

PMID: 658304
DOI: 10.1007/BF01947324

Abstract

Specific genotypes of the xiphophorine fish develop neoplasms following treatment with N-methyl-N-nitrosourea or X-rays. Several of these neoplasms can be related to the presence of specific chromosomes. The implication of these findings are discussed.

MeSH terms

Animals
Chromosomes
Female
Fishes / genetics*
Genotype
Male
Methylnitrosourea
Mutation
Neoplasms, Experimental / chemically induced
Neoplasms, Experimental / genetics*
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / genetics*

Substances

Methylnitrosourea