Chronic Toxicity Studies of the Potential Cancer Preventive 2-(Difluoromethyl)-DL-Ornithine

January 1994 in “ Toxicological Sciences ”

James A. Crowell, Edwin I. Goldenthal, Gary J. Kelloff … CHARLES W. BOONE

2-(difluoromethyl)-dl-ornithine alopecia hyperkeratosis skin issues

Studysummary This study found that chronic high dosages of 2-(difluoromethyl)-dl-ornithine caused various toxicities in rats and dogs, with some effects potentially minimized at lower dosages.

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