Carcinogenicity of dietary MelQx in the prostate, breast, colon, and liver cancers, and the inhibitory effects of some compounds on MelQx: a mini review

Heterocyclic amines (HCAs) are among the most common toxic compounds formed in food, particularly protein-rich foods when prepared at high temperatures for an extended period. To date, 2-amino-3,8-dimethylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoxaline (MeIQx) is considered one of the most abundant HCAs. However, only a few studies have been conducted on MeIQx, particularly on its carcinogenic potential, despite being labelled as Group 2B Carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. MeIQx has...