Benzo[a]pyrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) originally found in coal tar, cigarette smoke, and wood smoke. Metabolites of this compound bind DNA and induce mutations. Benzo[a]pyrene is highly carcinogenic and is used in research models to induce carcinogenesis and tumor formation.…

Amitraz is an agonist at a-adrenergic receptors that displays insecticide activity. Amitraz also inhibits monoamine oxidase (MAO) and synthesis of prostaglandins. Additionally, amitraz may act on octopamine receptors. Amitraz acts as an acaricide and is commonly used in veterinary prophylaxis…