AhR activated by environmental pollutants modifies a series of gene expression involved in cell proliferation, cell cycle and apoptosis, which cause injury and cancer.

• 环境污染物同时可激活芳基烃受体并改变一系列与细胞增殖、细胞周期进程和凋亡相关基因的表达，导致机体损伤并诱发肿瘤。