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ChEBI

mutagen

Term ID
CHEBI:25435
Synonyms
  • mutagene
  • mutagenes
  • mutagenic agent
  • mutageno
  • mutagenos
  • mutagens
Definition
An agent that increases the frequency of mutations above the normal background level, usually by interacting directly with DNA and causing it damage, including base substitution.
References
  • wikipedia.en:Mutagen
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from mutagen
Phenotype where environments contain mutagen
Phenotype modified by environments containing mutagen
Phenotype affecting mutagen
Human Disease Model
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