Metabolism of benzo(a)pyrene, which is facilitated by CYP1A1/CYP1B1, EPHX1 and so on. Metabolism leads to formation of DNA adducts which are very carcinogenic. Also leads to formation of ROS.
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This pathway was inferred from Homo sapiens pathway WP696(72081) with a 78.0% conversion rate.
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Luch A; ''Nature and nurture - lessons from chemical carcinogenesis.''; Nat Rev Cancer, 2005 PubMedEurope PMCScholia
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