title: A simple theoretical criterion of chemical carcinogenicity?
abstract: The simple theoretical criterion for chemical carcinogenicity based on the 'average quasi-valence number' is discussed and shown to be inappropriate as a reliable indicator of carcinogenicity of any organic compound.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002273:Carcinogens; D008954:Models, Biological; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship
chemical_list: D002273:Carcinogens