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Possible mutagenic activity of saccharin

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A mutagenic effect of saccharin in Chinese hamsters, using the in vivo SCE test, was observed when massive overdoses were administered; cyclamate was not mutagenic.

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  1. Institute of Biochemistry, Federal Research Centre for Nutrition, Engesser Strasse 20, D-7500, Karlsruhe, Federal Republic of Germany

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Renner, H.W. Possible mutagenic activity of saccharin. Experientia 35, 1364–1365 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01964011

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