benzo(a)pyrene has been researched along with Leukemia in 2 studies
Benzo(a)pyrene: A potent mutagen and carcinogen. It is a public health concern because of its possible effects on industrial workers, as an environmental pollutant, an as a component of tobacco smoke.
benzo[a]pyrene : An ortho- and peri-fused polycyclic arene consisting of five fused benzene rings.
Leukemia: A progressive, malignant disease of the blood-forming organs, characterized by distorted proliferation and development of leukocytes and their precursors in the blood and bone marrow. Leukemias were originally termed acute or chronic based on life expectancy but now are classified according to cellular maturity. Acute leukemias consist of predominately immature cells; chronic leukemias are composed of more mature cells. (From The Merck Manual, 2006)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "This paper describes the epidemiological evidence on lung cancer and childhood leukemia in relation to traffic-related air pollution, with particular reference to diesel exhausts, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and benzene." | 4.80 | [Air pollution from traffic and the risk of tumors]. ( Forastiere, F; Lagorio, S; Lipsett, M; Menichini, E, 2000) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 2 (100.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Sparfel, L | 1 |
| Van Grevenynghe, J | 1 |
| Le Vee, M | 1 |
| Aninat, C | 1 |
| Fardel, O | 1 |
| Lagorio, S | 1 |
| Forastiere, F | 1 |
| Lipsett, M | 1 |
| Menichini, E | 1 |
1 review available for benzo(a)pyrene and Leukemia
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
[Air pollution from traffic and the risk of tumors].
Topics: Adult; Air Pollution; Benzene; Benzo(a)pyrene; Carcinogens, Environmental; Child; Child, Preschool; | 2000 |
1 other study available for benzo(a)pyrene and Leukemia
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Potent inhibition of carcinogen-bioactivating cytochrome P450 1B1 by the p53 inhibitor pifithrin alpha.
Topics: Apoptosis; Aryl Hydrocarbon Hydroxylases; Benzo(a)pyrene; Benzothiazoles; Breast Neoplasms; Carcinog | 2006 |