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(Catechol) Estrogen Quinones

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Definition: Naturally occurring metabolites of estrogen in the human body. These chemicals have been found to react with DNA in such ways to cause the damage that start prostate cancer as well as breast and other cancers.
Also Known As: Estrogen Quinones
Examples: The estrogen quinones seem to be causing the DNA damage starting prostate tumor development.

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