Procarcinogen

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009490",
  "term": "Procarcinogen",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical substance that is not carcinogenic in its original form but is converted into an active carcinogen through metabolic processes within the body. These metabolic transformations, often mediated by enzymes, can produce reactive intermediates that damage DNA. Many environmental carcinogens are procarcinogens requiring bioactivation.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1290 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/procarcinogen/"
}