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Table 1. Comparison of results between the NCI/NTP 2 yearbioassay in B6C3F1 mice and in 24 week studiesa in heterozygous p53 (+/-)deficient (C57BL/6) mice.

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B6C3F1 p53def
Chemical TR No. SALb Route Target Organ Results
p-Anisidine 115+ Feed None -
Benzene 289-c; +d Gavage Multiple Sites +
p-Cresidine 142 + Feed Bladder, Liver +
4-Vinyl-1-cyclohexene diepoxide 362 + Skin Paint Skin, Ovary +
N-Methyl-o-acrylamide 352 - Gavage Kidney, Liver -
Reserpine 193 - Feed Mammary -

a Replication of the NCI/NTP 2 year bioassay using the same route of administration and dose range.
b In vitro Salmonella mutagenesis assay
c In vitro Salmonella mutagenesis assay negative
d In vivo micronucleus assay positive