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3-nitrobenzo(a)pyrene

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3-Nitrobenzo(a)pyrene (3-NP) is a potent mutagen and carcinogen that has been extensively studied for its potential role in human health risks associated with exposure to environmental pollutants. 3-NP is a derivative of benzo(a)pyrene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) commonly found in combustion products, such as cigarette smoke and diesel exhaust. The nitro group on the 3-position of the benzo(a)pyrene molecule enhances its reactivity and toxicity, making it a particularly potent mutagen. 3-NP has been shown to cause DNA damage and mutations in various in vitro and in vivo studies. Its carcinogenicity has been demonstrated in animal models, where it has induced tumors in different organs. Research on 3-NP focuses on understanding its mechanisms of action, its environmental fate, and its potential health effects in humans. The compound's ability to bind to DNA and induce mutations has led to its use as a model compound in studies on the molecular mechanisms of mutagenesis and carcinogenesis. Moreover, the presence of 3-NP in environmental samples highlights the need for effective strategies to mitigate exposure to PAHs and their nitro-derivatives.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID50961
CHEMBL ID353831
SCHEMBL ID12014664
MeSH IDM0124436

Synonyms (15)

Synonym
3-nitrobenz(a)pyrene
3-nitrobenzo(a)pyrene
benzo(a)pyrene, 3-nitro-
brn 4322790
ccris 2433
CHEMBL353831
3-nitro-benzo[def]chrysene
3-nitrobenzo[a]pyrene
hsdb 8188
70021-98-6
unii-r4gcl2xe8t
r4gcl2xe8t ,
DTXSID30220310
SCHEMBL12014664
nitrobenzo(a)pyrene, 3-
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (2)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID23442Partition coefficient (logP)1991Journal of medicinal chemistry, Feb, Volume: 34, Issue:2
Structure-activity relationship of mutagenic aromatic and heteroaromatic nitro compounds. Correlation with molecular orbital energies and hydrophobicity.
AID200690Mutagenic activity in an Ames test on Salmonella Typhimurium TA98; Activity is log of revertants/nmol1991Journal of medicinal chemistry, Feb, Volume: 34, Issue:2
Structure-activity relationship of mutagenic aromatic and heteroaromatic nitro compounds. Correlation with molecular orbital energies and hydrophobicity.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (19)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19908 (42.11)18.7374
1990's9 (47.37)18.2507
2000's2 (10.53)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 11.04

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index11.04 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.18 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.22 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (11.04)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (4.35%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other22 (95.65%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]