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A simple theoretical criterion of chemical carcinogenicity?

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The simple theoretical criterion for chemical carcinogenicity based on the ‘average quasi-valence number’ is discussed and shown to be inappropriate as a reliable indicator of carcinogenicity of any organic compound.

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  1. Research Laboratories, Schering AG, Müllerstrasse 178, D-1000, Berlin 65/West

    E. Ch. Herrmann

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I thank very much Dr R. Gordon for reading the English text and also for a stimulating discussion.

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Herrmann, E.C. A simple theoretical criterion of chemical carcinogenicity?. Experientia 35, 1263–1264 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01963329

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