Neumann H G, Metzler M, Töpner W
Arch Toxicol. 1977 Dec 30;39(1-2):21-30. doi: 10.1007/BF00343272.
Diethylstilbestrol and trans-4-dimethylaminostilbene are metabolically activated and several of their metabolites are able to react with cellular macromolecules. Some of the problems are discussed which are encountered in linking a particular metabolite with the mutagenic and carcinogenic properties of these compounds.