What is the action of dioxin
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Mechanism of action
TCDD and dioxin-like compounds act via a specific receptor present in all cells: the aryl hydrocarbon (AH) receptor. ... TCDD increases the enzymes breaking down, e.g., carcinogenic polycyclic hydrocarbons such as benzo(a)pyrene.
Abbreviations: TCDD; TCDBD
Chemical formula: C12H4Cl4O2
Log P: 6.8
Flash point: 164.2 °C (327.6 °F; 437.3 K)
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Mechanism of action
TCDD and dioxin-like compounds act via a specific receptor present in all cells: the aryl hydrocarbon (AH) receptor. ... TCDD increases the enzymes breaking down, e.g., carcinogenic polycyclic hydrocarbons such as benzo(a)pyrene.
Abbreviations: TCDD; TCDBD
Chemical formula: C12H4Cl4O2
Log P: 6.8
Flash point: 164.2 °C (327.6 °F; 437.3 K)
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