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4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide
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4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide (also known as 4-NQO, 4NQO, 4Nqo and NQO) is a tumorigenic compound used in the assessment of the efficacy of diets, drugs, and procedures in the prevention and treatment of cancer in animal models.