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Peroxisome Proliferators
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Definition
: A class of nongenotoxic CARCINOGENS that induce the production of hepatic PEROXISOMES and induce hepatic neoplasms after long-term administration.
See Also
Microbodies
;
Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors
Other names
Proliferators, Peroxisome
Substances having this pharmacologic action:
ciprofibrate
;
pirinixic acid
;
Nafenopin