Talk:Flucytosine
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Metabolite carcinogenesis
[edit]On the page, there is written (without reference) that:
- It is not known if flucytosine is a human carcinogen. The issue has been raised because traces of 5-fluorouracil, which is a known carcinogen, are found in the colon resulting from the metabolization of flucytosine.
However, on the 5-fluorouracil page, there is shown that 5-fluorouracil is a chemotherapy agent, but no mention about its carcinogenic properties at all (which, in context, would definitely seem dubious).
Can someone elaborate on this, please?
Facts altered
[edit]- Certain facts in this article seem to have been altered. Can someone please confirm that the altered versions are correct. If not, please revert the changes.
I, KlausFr, was the author and altered the text. It is correct. Regards Klaus