Glyphosate and aminomethylphosphonic acid metabolite (AMPA) modulate the phenotype of murine melanoma B16-F1 cells.

Pesticides are contaminants run-offs from agricultural areas with a global concern due to their toxicity for non-target organisms. The Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency reported about 63% of the food contain pesticide residues. Glyphosate is a herbicide used worldwide but its toxicity is not a consensus among specialists around the world.