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Antibiotics
Studies from Georgia Institute of Technology yield new information about antibiotics
January 12th, 2007
New investigation results, "Reaction kinetics and transformation of carbadox and structurally related compounds with aqueous chlorine," are detailed in a study published in Environmental Science & Technology. According to recent research published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, "The potential release of carbadox (CDX), a commonly used antibacterial agent in swine husbandry, into water systems is of a concern due to its carcinogenic and genotoxic effects. Until this study, the reactivity of carbadox (possessing quinoxaline N,N'-dioxide and hydrazone moieties) toward aqueous chlorine has yetto be investigated in depth." "Chemical reactivity,...
Source: Drug Week (2007-01-12)
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