N-Nitrosomorpholine is a photosensitive nitrosamine that is carcinogenic and can be used to construct animal cancer models. It is for research use only and not sold to patients. High doses of N-Nitrosomorpholine can cause significant cytoplasmic and nuclear changes in livers, leading to toxic damage, single-cell necrosis, loss of glycogen, and induction of giant cell production, bile duct proliferation, and fibrosis. Cirrhosis becomes obvious by the 4th week of treatment, worsening by weeks 15-20, and leading to metastatic liver cancer and death in animals by weeks 30-40.
- Photosensitive nitrosamine
- Carcinogenic agent
- Used for animal cancer model construction
- For research use only
- Induces liver toxicity and cellular changes
- Causes necrosis and fibrosis in liver tissue
- Can lead to metastatic liver cancer and mortality in animals