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MeIQx (2-Amino-3,8-dimethylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoxaline)
Group 2B — possibly carcinogenicFood & DrinkdietaryEvidence: limited_in_humans
Summary
Classified by IARC as Group 2B — possibly carcinogenic to humans. Evidence is limited. (Vol Sup 7, 56, 1993)
Regional relevance
global
global
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