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Cruz JPP, Santos NCND, Pithon MM, de Morais Marcílio Cerqueira E. Biomonitoring of children and adolescents using orthodontic appliances made of acrylic resins through micronucleus testing of exfoliated buccal and palatal mucosa cells. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2021; 160:193-199. [PMID: 33975748 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2020.03.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Revised: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The present study aimed to investigate the occurrence of micronuclei and the degenerative nuclear alterations indicative of apoptosis and necrosis in the exfoliated buccal and palatal mucosa cells of children and adolescents using orthodontic appliances made of self-curing acrylic resins. METHODS The micronuclei and nuclear alterations were evaluated in a minimum of 2000 cells collected from the cheeks and palates of 30 patients of both sexes, aged between 6 and 12 years. The cell evaluations were performed before appliance installation and 15 to 21 days after installation. A conditional test was used. In all analyses, the significance level was 5%. RESULTS No differences in the occurrence of micronuclei or the nuclear degenerative changes indicative of apoptosis and necrosis were observed in the cheek cells between the 2 time points (P > 0.05). However, evaluation of the palate cells revealed a significant increase in the occurrence of micronuclei and the nuclear alterations indicative of apoptosis (P < 0.01) but not of karyolysis (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Direct contact of orthodontic appliances made of acrylic resins with the oral mucosa increases the incidence of chromosomal damage and degenerative nuclear alterations.
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- Department of Health, State University of Southwestern Bahia, Jequié, Bahia, Brazil; Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Evaluation of Anti-Cytotoxic and Anti-Genotoxic Effects of Nigella sativa through a Micronucleus Test in BALB/c Mice. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12051317. [PMID: 32384595 PMCID: PMC7284975 DOI: 10.3390/nu12051317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Nigella sativa (N. sativa) is a medicinal plant used for its therapeutic pharmacological effects such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, and immunomodulation. This study explored the anti-cytotoxic and anti-genotoxic effect of N. sativa through a micronucleus test (MNT) of BALB/c mice peripheral blood. Using 6-to-8-week-old healthy male BALB/c mice, four groups were formed: (1) Control (sterile water), single-dose 2 mg/kg/intraperitoneal (i.p); (2) N. sativa oil, 500 mg/kg/24 h/7 days/i.p; (3) Cisplatin (CP), single-dose 2 mg/kg/subcutaneous (s.c); (4) N. sativa + CP with their respective dosage. When evaluating polychromatic erythrocytes (PCE), a biomarker of cytotoxicity, the group treated with N. sativa + CP experienced an increase in the frequency of PCE, which demonstrated the recovery of bone marrow and modulation of cell proliferation. The analysis of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes (MNPCE), an acute genotoxicity biomarker, showed similar frequency of MNPCE within the groups except in CP, but, in the N. sativa + CP group, the frequency of MNPCE decreased and then regulated. Finally, the frequency of micronucleated erythrocytes (MNE), a biomarker of genotoxicity, the supplementation of N. sativa oil did not induce genotoxic damage in this model. Thus, we conclude that N. sativa has both cytoprotective, genoprotective effects and modulates cell proliferation in BALB/c mice.
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Soykut B, Erdem O, Yalçın CÖ, Üstündağ A, Duydu Y, Akay C, Pişkin B. Occupational exposure of dental technicians to methyl methacrylate: Genotoxicity assessment. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2020; 852:503159. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2020.503159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Revised: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Hopf NB, Bolognesi C, Danuser B, Wild P. Biological monitoring of workers exposed to carcinogens using the buccal micronucleus approach: A systematic review and meta-analysis. MUTATION RESEARCH-REVIEWS IN MUTATION RESEARCH 2019; 781:11-29. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrrev.2019.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2018] [Revised: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Benvindo-Souza M, Assis RA, Oliveira EAS, Borges RE, Santos LRDS. The micronucleus test for the oral mucosa: global trends and new questions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 24:27724-27730. [PMID: 29152700 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0727-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2017] [Accepted: 11/08/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This study reviews global trends in the publication of papers on the micronucleus test of the exfoliated cells of the oral mucosa in mammals as an approach for environmental biomonitoring. This test has been widely used due to its precision for the detection of chromosome damage. Our temporal analysis showed a significant increase (p < 0.05) in the publication of papers on the oral mucosa over the past 33 years. Brazil was the country that published most papers (24% of the total), followed by India (16%), the USA (10%), Mexico (7%), and Turkey (6%). A further 30 countries contributed the other 37% of the papers. Overall, 99% of the micronucleus studies involved human subjects, and only 1% involved other mammals. As many wild mammals are subject to the same environmental pressures as humans, in particular chemical pollution, it seems likely that many species are equally susceptible to genotoxicogical damage. We emphasize the importance of applying this technique to the analysis of the oral mucosa of wild mammals, as well as the evaluation of its effectiveness, as observed in humans, and the expansion of the available approaches to the monitoring of environmental quality.
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- Marcelino Benvindo-Souza
- Laboratório de Biologia Animal, Instituto Federal Goiano, IF Goiano, Rodovia Sul Goiana, Km 01, Zona Rural, Rio Verde, GO, CEP 75.901-970, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Animal, Instituto Federal Goiano, IF Goiano, Rodovia Sul Goiana, Km 01, Zona Rural, Rio Verde, GO, CEP 75.901-970, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Animal, Instituto Federal Goiano, IF Goiano, Rodovia Sul Goiana, Km 01, Zona Rural, Rio Verde, GO, CEP 75.901-970, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia, Universidade de Rio Verde, UniRV, Fazenda Fontes do Saber, Rio Verde, GO, CEP: 75.901-970, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Animal, Instituto Federal Goiano, IF Goiano, Rodovia Sul Goiana, Km 01, Zona Rural, Rio Verde, GO, CEP 75.901-970, Brazil.
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Mr P, Guruprasad Y, Jose M, Saxena K, K D, Prabhu V. Comparative Study of Genotoxicity in Different Tobacco Related Habits using Micronucleus Assay in Exfoliated Buccal Epithelial Cells. J Clin Diagn Res 2014; 8:ZC21-4. [PMID: 24995238 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2014/8733.4357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2014] [Accepted: 04/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Oral cancer is one of the most debilitating diseases afflicting mankind. Consumption of tobacco in various forms constitutes one of the most important etiological factors in initiation of oral cancer. When the focus of today's research is to determine early genotoxic changes in human cells, micronucleus (MN) assay provides a simple, yet reliable indicator of genotoxic damage. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To identify and quantify micronuclei in the exfoliated cells of oral mucosa in individuals with different tobacco related habits and control group, to compare the genotoxicity of different tobacco related habits between each group and also with that of control group. PATIENTS AND METHODS In the present study buccal smears of 135 individuals with different tobacco related habits & buccal smears of 45 age and sex matched controls were obtained, stained using Giemsa stain and then observed under 100X magnification in order to identify and quantify micronuclei in the exfoliated cells of oral mucosa. RESULTS The mean Micronucleus (MN) count in individuals having smoking habit were 3.11 while the count was 0.50, 2.13, and 1.67 in normal control, smoking with beetle quid and smokeless tobacco habit respectively. MN count in smokers group was 2.6 times more compared to normal controls. MN count was more even in other groups when compared to normal control but to a lesser extent. CONCLUSION From our study we concluded that tobacco in any form is genotoxic especially smokers are of higher risk and micronucleus assay can be used as a simple yet reliable marker for genotoxic evaluation.
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- Pradeep Mr
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, AME'S Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute , Raichur, Karnataka, India
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- Reader, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, AME'S Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute , Raichur, Karnataka, India
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- Professor and Head, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Yenepoya Dental College and Hospital , Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Yenepoya Dental College and Hospital , Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, AME'S Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute , Raichur, Karnataka, India
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- Professor, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Yenepoya Dental College and Hospital , Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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Potential uses, limitations, and basic procedures of micronuclei and nuclear abnormalities in buccal cells. DISEASE MARKERS 2014; 2014:956835. [PMID: 24778463 PMCID: PMC3932264 DOI: 10.1155/2014/956835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2013] [Revised: 11/21/2013] [Accepted: 11/27/2013] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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The use of biomarkers as tools to evaluate genotoxicity is increasing recently. Methods that have been used previously to evaluate genomic instability are frequently expensive, complicated, and invasive. The micronuclei (MN) and nuclear abnormalities (NA) technique in buccal cells offers a great opportunity to evaluate in a clear and precise way the appearance of genetic damage whether it is present as a consequence of occupational or environmental risk. This technique is reliable, fast, relatively simple, cheap, and minimally invasive and causes no pain. So, it is well accepted by patients; it can also be used to assess the genotoxic effect derived from drug use or as a result of having a chronic disease. Furthermore the beneficial effects derived from changes in life style or taking additional supplements can also be evaluated. In the present paper, we aim to focus on the explanation of MN test and its usefulness as a biomarker; we further give details about procedures to perform and interpret the results of the test and review some factors that could have an influence on the results of the technique.
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Souza LDCM, Cerqueira EDMM, Meireles JRC. Assessment of nuclear abnormalities in exfoliated cells from the oral epithelium of mobile phone users. Electromagn Biol Med 2013; 33:98-102. [DOI: 10.3109/15368378.2013.783856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Environmental Genotoxicity Studies in Mussels and Fish from the Göteborg Area of the North Sea. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.2478/v10043-008-0032-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Giannapas M, Karnis L, Dailianis S. Generation of free radicals in haemocytes of mussels after exposure to low molecular weight PAH components: immune activation, oxidative and genotoxic effects. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2012; 155:182-9. [PMID: 21851862 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2011.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2011] [Revised: 07/29/2011] [Accepted: 08/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) constituents, such as phenanthrene (PH) and anthracene (AN), are considered toxic for marine organisms, including bivalve mollusks. The present study showed that the perturbation of health status in mussels, as well as their inability to survive in air (stress on stress response), following exposure to either PH or AN (at a final concentration of 0.1 mg/L respectively), and a mixture of them (ration 1:1, at a final concentration of 0.2 mg/L) for 7 days, is probably related with alterations occurred in their haemocytes. According to the present study, PH and AN, either alone or in a mixture, could induce elevated levels of superoxide anions ((•)O(2)(-)) within haemocytes of mussels, thus leading to immune susceptibility as indicated by the increased levels of cell death and the elevated levels of lysosomal membrane acid phosphatase (AcP) activity, probably occurred via its overproduction or its release into the cytosol after lysosomal membrane destabilisation. PAH-mediated oxidative and genotoxic effects, indicated by the increased levels of both lipid peroxidation (MDA content) and nuclear abnormalities (MN test) could be related with haemocytes' inability to overcome free radical generation, thus leading to attenuation of general health status, before other disturbances, such as death, occur.
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- Marios Giannapas
- Department of Biology, Section of Animal Biology, University of Patras, Patras 26500, Greece
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Châtel A, Hamer B, Jakšić Z, Vucelić V, Talarmin H, Dorange G, Schröder HC, Müller WEG. Induction of apoptosis in mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis gills by model cytotoxic agents. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2011; 20:2030-2041. [PMID: 21805215 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-011-0746-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/12/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Apoptosis signaling pathway was investigated in the marine mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis exposed to various stressors. Analyses were performed in mussels exposed to two major pollutants of the aquatic environment: tributyltin and the water soluble fraction of diesel oil, for 1 h and animals were then maintained in sea water for a recovery period of 6 and 24 h. Apoptosis was evaluated at several levels of the cell signaling cascade by measuring Bcl-xS expression, caspase-3 activity and DNA damage (Fast micromethod(®) and TUNEL techniques). H(2)O(2) was used as a control of apoptosis induction for validation of the assays. Results showed an induction of Bcl-xS expression, a protein implicated in apoptosis, after 1 h exposure to all concentrations of chemicals. Moreover, in the same manner, apoptotic DNA damage was induced with all chemicals tested. Besides, caspase 3 activity was detected after 1 h exposure to low doses of TBT and diesel oil while the high concentrations induced this protein after 6 h. The achieved data were also correlated with our previous study, demonstrating an induction of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) activity in the mussel M. galloprovincialis exposed to the same conditions. In conclusion, this study was one of the first characterizing the MAP kinase cell signaling pathway leading to apoptosis in the mussel M. galloprovincialis exposed to chemicals. It showed for the first time that the Bcl-xS protein was present in these mussels as in other species and played a role in apoptosis mediation. Moreover, the main originality of this work was that it showed that two apoptotic pathways might be present in the mussel: a caspase 3-dependent and a caspase 3-independent pathways.
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- A Châtel
- EA 4326 Facteurs nerveux et structuration tissulaire, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, 22 avenue Camille Desmoulins, 29609, Brest cedex, France.
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Negreiros LA, Silva BF, Paulino MG, Fernandes MN, Chippari-Gomes AR. Effects of hypoxia and petroleum on the genotoxic and morphological parameters of Hippocampus reidi. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2011; 153:408-14. [PMID: 21320635 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2011.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2009] [Revised: 02/02/2011] [Accepted: 02/05/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hypoxia events are common in many aquatic systems, which may be a natural event or provoked by anthropogenic actions, as well as accidents involving oil occurring throughout the world are frequent. Thus, through the possibility of occurrence of these two situations in same place the purpose of this study was to evaluate if damage caused by crude oil on genotoxic and morphological parameters in the marine fish species Hippocampus reidi will be aggravated by events of severe hypoxia. Sea horses were exposed during 8h to the following conditions: crude oil (OIL), severe hypoxia (HYP), association of severe hypoxia and crude oil (HYP+OIL) and normoxia without contaminant (CONT). An increase in micronuclei observed in OIL and HYP+OIL groups indicates that the crude oil exposure was a determining factor in the micronuclei induction and hypoxia did not intensify this result. In comet assays, both petroleum and hypoxia provoke DNA damage. The most frequent histopathology in the control groups and in those exposed to OIL and HYP+OIL groups were: hypertrophy and capillary dilation; hypertrophy and hyperplasia; hypertrophy, epithelial "lifting" and epithelial hyperplasia. An elongation of the lamellae was observed in fish from the two groups exposed to hypoxia, probably due to the fact that these groups required a greater flow of blood in the gills to increase the efficiency of gas exchange, since they were in a hypoxic environment. In summary, the micronuclei test and comet assay can be used as a good biomarker of contamination by petroleum. The association of hypoxia with crude oil in some aspects may exacerbate the responses of fish, in the light of the increase in DNA damage and the alterations in thickness of the gill epithelium.
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- Laila A Negreiros
- Laboratório de Ecotoxicologia Aquática, Centro Universitário Vila Velha (UVV), CEP.: 29102-770, Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil
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Genotoxic effect of chronic exposure to DDT on lymphocytes, oral mucosa and breast cells of female rats. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2011; 8:540-53. [PMID: 21556202 PMCID: PMC3084477 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph8020540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2010] [Revised: 01/27/2011] [Accepted: 01/28/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The genotoxicity of some environmental contaminants may affect human health directly by damaging genetic material and thus plays an important role in cancer development. Xenoestrogens are one kind of environmental pollutants that may alter hormonal routes or directly affect DNA. The number of available biomarkers used to assess genetic risk and cancer is very extensive. The present study evaluated genotoxicity produced by the pesticide DDT on systemic and mammary gland cells obtained from adult female Wistar rats. Oral mucosa cells micronuclei were assessed; the comet assay in peripheral blood-isolated lymphocytes and mammary epithelial cells was also carried out. Additionally, oxidative stress was studied in mammary tissue through a lipid peroxidation assay. Our data showed an increase in lipid peroxidation, product of an increase in free oxygen radical levels, which leads to an oxidative stress status. Our results suggest that DDT is genotoxic, not only for lymphocytes but also to mammary epithelial cells.
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Khan MI, Ahmad I, Mahdi AA, Akhtar MJ, Islam N, Ashquin M, Venkatesh T. Elevated blood lead levels and cytogenetic markers in buccal epithelial cells of painters in India: genotoxicity in painters exposed to lead containing paints. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2010; 17:1347-1354. [PMID: 20300868 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-010-0319-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2009] [Accepted: 02/21/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND, AIM, AND SCOPE Lead, a major contaminant, is highly used in paint manufacturing due to its anticorrosive properties. Recent reports indicated high lead content among Indian paints used for commercial purposes. Painters are continuously exposed to these lead containing paints during painting of both commercial as well as residential buildings. Lead is well-known for its genotoxicty in occupational workers; however, in Indian painters the genotoxic effects of lead have not been reported to date. Therefore we aimed to study the genotoxic end points in painters due to their long-term exposure to these high lead-containing Indian paints. MATERIALS AND METHODS Study group selection was made after a questionnaire administration, which included questions about lifestyle and medical history to exclude exposure to the other potential sources of genotoxics. Blood and buccal cell samples were obtained from 30 male painters and from a similar number of age-matched controls of same location with no occupational exposure to lead. Blood lead levels (Pb-B) were measured in painters and controls. Micronucleus (MN) frequencies and nuclear changes, i.e., karyorrhexis, karyolysis, broken egg, and binucleated, were investigated in buccal epithelial cells. RESULTS Painters had significantly (P < 0.01) greater lead levels in blood than the control group. MN frequencies and nuclear changes in buccal epithelial cells were also significantly (P < 0.01) elevated in painters as compared with control subjects. Regression analysis also revealed significant (P < 0.01) association of Pb-B with all the genotoxic endpoints in painters. Cytogenetic damage was significantly associated with Pb-B as no other co-founding factors (smoking, alcohols) showed significant difference between both groups. DISCUSSION Lead is widely used in paints which may serve as potential source of exposure among painters due to their long-term engagement with paints. Our results clearly demonstrated genotoxicity among the exposed population as evident from increase micronucleus frequencies, frequent nuclear changes, and apoptosis. Many studies had previously related nuclear change events in buccal epithelial cells with the progression of different carcinomas. Furthermore in-depth investigations with larger sample size are needed to provide evidence to this effect. CONCLUSIONS Here, we report cytogenetic toxicity to the exposed population by the high lead containing paints from India for the first time. Frequent, high and unregulated use of lead in paints may cause genetic mutation and may accelerate cytogenetic damage which may further lead to different carcinomas in painters. These findings need to be considered and necessary steps should be taken to protect the occupational workers engaged with these high lead-containing paints. RECOMMENDATIONS The use of lead in paints is completely unregulated in India and routine surveillance of paints for lead content is still lacking. These paints are readily available in markets and are also used in other products (jewelry, miniblinds) which could be exported to other countries including United States and Europe. Serious consideration should be given to the inclusion of regulations and bans on the use of lead in paints. Moreover, attention should also be paid towards the use of various protective measures (face-masks, hand gloves, and separate clothes) by the workers as safe work practices during working periods.
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- Mohd Imran Khan
- National Referral Centre for Lead Poisoning in India, U.P., Department of Biochemistry, C.S.M. Medical University, Lucknow, India.
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Bonassi S, Biasotti B, Kirsch-Volders M, Knasmueller S, Zeiger E, Burgaz S, Bolognesi C, Holland N, Thomas P, Fenech M. State of the art survey of the buccal micronucleus assay--a first stage in the HUMNXL project initiative. Mutagenesis 2009; 24:295-302. [DOI: 10.1093/mutage/gep019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Genotoxic and cytotoxic effects in the bivalve mollusks Macoma balthica and Mytilus edulis from the Baltic Sea. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.2478/v10055-008-0009-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Cerqueira EMM, Meireles JRC, Lopes MA, Junqueira VC, Gomes-Filho IS, Trindade S, Machado-Santelli GM. Genotoxic effects of X-rays on keratinized mucosa cells during panoramic dental radiography. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2008; 37:398-403. [PMID: 18812602 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr/56848097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the genotoxic effects of X-rays on epithelial gingival cells during panoramic dental radiography using a differentiated protocol for the micronucleus test. METHODS 40 healthy individuals who underwent this procedure for diagnostic purposes on request from their dentists agreed to participate in this study. All of them answered a questionnaire before the examination. Epithelial gingival cells were obtained from the keratinized mucosa of the upper dental arcade by gentle scraping with a cervical brush immediately before exposure and 10 days later. Cytological preparations were stained according to the Feulgen-Rossenbeck reaction, counterstained with fast green 1% for 1 min and analysed under a light microscope. Micronuclei, nuclear projections (broken eggs) and degenerative nuclear alterations (pyknosis, karyolysis, karyorrhexis and condensed chromatin) were scored. RESULTS The frequency of micronuclei was significantly higher after exposure (P < 0.05), as were the frequencies of nuclear alterations indicative of apoptosis (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that X-ray radiation emitted during panoramic dental radiography induces a genotoxic effect on epithelial gingival cells that increases the frequency of chromosomal damage and nuclear alterations indicative of apoptosis.
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- E M M Cerqueira
- Av. Princesa Isabel 114, Apto 602, Porto da Barra, Salvador, Bahia, CEP 40140-000 Brazil.
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Zavala-Aguirre JL, Torres-Bugarin O, Zamora-Perez AL. Aquatic ecotoxicology approaches in Western Mexico. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART A, TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2007; 42:1503-11. [PMID: 17680492 DOI: 10.1080/10934520701480953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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A series of bioindicator organisms for aquatic ecosystems are being maintained under laboratory conditions in order to analyze effects of pollution on aquatic wildlife and potential effects on human health. Growth kinetics of algae Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata was used to evaluate effects of the surfactant nonilphenol (NP). Brachionus calyciflorus was used to set up a model of endocrine disruption using the fungicide vinclozolin (Vc). We exposed salamanders from the genus Ambystoma sp., to different concentrations of both the aneugen colchicine (COL) and the clastogen cyclophosphamide (CP) and we determined the frequency of micronucleated cells (MNC) in their shed skin. The presence of spontaneous micronuclei in peripheral blood erythrocytes from 10 fish species in Lake "La Alberca," Michoacan (Mexico), was evaluated as a possible biological indicator of genotoxic agents. Results confirm the sensivity of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata to growth kinetics: the range of concentration of NP (20, 200 and 2000 microg L(- 1)) shows an inverted U shape in its maximum growth rate; Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) used as a positive control and to solvate NP induced an inverse stimulatory effect on growth rate in the range of concentrations analyzed (0.0023, 0.023 and 0.23% v v(- 1)). In the use of the rotifer Brachionus calyciflorus, the range of Vc from 0.185 mg L(- 1) to 3 mg L(- 1) clearly showed an inverted U shape characteristic of endocrine disruptions. We were able to use shed skin from Ambystoma sp., to measure MNC frequencies induced either by an aneugenic or a clastogenic compound. The MNC frequency was increased significantly by all doses of COL and CP, administered either as single or repeated exposures. The presence of MNC in the shed skin and the speed of sloughing lead us to propose that the sheds of Ambystoma sp., or other amphibians that slough their skin, as suitable alternative models for detecting genotoxic exposures relevant to aquatic environments. In the survey to determine potential biological fish indicators for genotoxic agents, the frequency of spontaneous micronucleated erythrocytes (MNE) found in the goodeid Xenotoca melanosoma (3.7 +/- 1.6 MNC) and the cichlid Oreochromis aureus (2.0 +/- 1.0 MNC) suggests that these species can be considered as potential biological indicators.
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Torres-Bugarín O, Covarrubias-Bugarín R, Zamora-Perez AL, Torres-Mendoza BMG, García-Ulloa M, Martínez-Sandoval FG. Anabolic androgenic steroids induce micronuclei in buccal mucosa cells of bodybuilders. Br J Sports Med 2007; 41:592-6; discussion 596. [PMID: 17502334 PMCID: PMC2465411 DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2006.032474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate genotoxicity of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) in male bodybuilders by a micronucleus assay in buccal mucosa cells. METHODS 11 male bodybuilders volunteered to participate in this study and two groups were formed: group 1 (n = 6), without AAS consumption and group 2 (n = 5), with AAS consumption. A sample of buccal epithelium was taken from each participant once a week for 6 weeks. Samples were fixed, stained and analysed by a light microscope, and 2000 cells were counted from each slide. Results are expressed as micronucleated cells (MNC) per 1000 cells and were analysed by the Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon's test. RESULTS A marked increased in MNC was seen in bodybuilders with AAS consumption compared with those without AAS consumption (mean (SD) 4.1 (2.4) MNC/1000 cells vs 0.4 (0.4) MNC/1000 cells, respectively; p<0.004). Intragroup comparisons showed no differences in the MNC frequencies during the sampling time in group 1, whereas the MNC frequency in group 2 varied significantly, reaching the highest MNC frequencies in the third and fourth week of sampling (5.9 (2.4) MNC/1000 cells; 5.8 (1.8) MNC/1000 cells, respectively); frequency in the first sampled week was 1.1 (0.1) MNC/1000 cells. Significant differences in all sampled weeks were found between the two groups. CONCLUSION AAS consumption increased the frequency of MNC from buccal mucosa in bodybuilders.
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- O Torres-Bugarín
- Departamento de Investigación, Programa Internacional de la Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
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Celik A, Kanik A. Genotoxicity of occupational exposure to wood dust: Micronucleus frequency and nuclear changes in exfoliated buccal mucosa cells. ENVIRONMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MUTAGENESIS 2006; 47:693-8. [PMID: 17078100 DOI: 10.1002/em.20257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Occupational exposure to wood dust is associated with the occurrence of nasal cancer. In this study, we investigated micronuclei and nuclear changes (NCs: binucleates, karyorrhexis, karyolysis, and the "broken egg" effect) in exfoliated buccal cells of 20 workers exposed to wood dust and 20 age- and sex-matched controls. Micronucleus frequency and the frequency of each of the NCs were significantly higher for wood workers than controls (P < 0.01). Cigarette smoking was associated with increased frequencies of micronuclei and NCs in the buccal mucosa epithelium cells of both the control and exposed groups. Our findings indicate that buccal cells of wood workers display increased levels of genotoxicity and toxicity, and that these biomarker responses may be related to the increased cancer risk among wood workers.
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- Ayla Celik
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Letters, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey.
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Lemus-Varela ML, Sola A, Gómez-Meda BC, Zamora-Perez AL, Ramos-Ibarra ML, Batista-González CM, Zúñiga-González GM. Oral sildenafil citrate lacks genotoxicity and cytotoxicity in a primate model: Callithrix jacchus. J Perinatol 2006; 26:423-7. [PMID: 16688205 DOI: 10.1038/sj.jp.7211518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine sildenafil citrate (SC) genotoxicity and cytotoxicity in the Callithrix jacchus. STUDY DESIGN Fifteen organisms were assigned to one of three groups as follows: experimental (25 mg/kg of SC); negative control (glucose solution 5%); and positive control (3 mg/kg of cytocine arabinoside). Systemic hemodynamic changes were monitored in each animal before and after each treatment. A drop of blood was obtained before and after the treatment at 24-120 h. Smears were made and the frequency of micronucleated erythrocytes (MNE), micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes (MNPCE) and polychromatic erythrocytes (PCE) was counted. RESULTS No significant differences in MNE, MNPCE and PCE were found in the group that received sildenafil and negative control. A significant increase in genotoxicity and cytotoxicity was observed in the positive control group. No changes were observed in systemic hemodynamic changes. CONCLUSION The macro-dose of SC lacks genotoxic, cytotoxic or systemic hemodynamic changes effects in this species.
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- M L Lemus-Varela
- Departamento de Neonatología, Hospital de Pediatría, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
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Ornelas-Aguirre JM, Gómez-Meda BC, Zamora-Perez AL, Ramos-Ibarra ML, Batista-González CM, Zúñiga-González GM. Micronucleus induction by metronidazole in rat vaginal mucosa. ENVIRONMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MUTAGENESIS 2006; 47:352-6. [PMID: 16628750 DOI: 10.1002/em.20214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Metronidazole (MTZ) is used for the treatment of many infectious diseases, including vaginal infections. While data indicate that MTZ is mutagenic and induces micronuclei in rodents, there is no information on the genotoxicity of MTZ in epithelial vaginal cells or cervical cells. In the present study, we have instilled MTZ into the vagina of rats and evaluated the micronucleus (MN) frequency in proestrus rat vaginal mucosal cells. The first identified proestrus before treatment was used to establish basal proestrus micronucleated cell (PMNC) frequencies. Rats then were assigned to one of five groups: a negative control, three MTZ treatment groups (30, 50, or 100 mg/kg MTZ), and a positive control treated with 2.5 mg of 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu) per rat. Following treatment for five consecutive days, vaginal cell samples were taken daily until three cycles of estrus were completed. Smears prepared from the samples were evaluated for micronuclei in proestrus cells. No differences were found between the PMNC frequencies of the negative control and the 30 and 50 mg/kg MTZ groups. The group treated with 100 mg/kg MTZ, however, had significantly elevated PMNC frequencies in the first and second proestrus samples, while 5-Fu treatment produced significant increases in PMNC frequency in the second and third proestrus. These results indicate that topical administration of relatively high concentrations of MTZ is genotoxic in rat vaginal mucosa cells.
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- José Manuel Ornelas-Aguirre
- Unidad de Investigación en Ciencias Médicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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Barsiene J, Dedonyte V, Rybakovas A, Andreikenaite L, Andersen OK. Investigation of micronuclei and other nuclear abnormalities in peripheral blood and kidney of marine fish treated with crude oil. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2006; 78 Suppl 1:S99-104. [PMID: 16603255 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2006.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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The induction of micronuclei and other nuclear abnormalities (nuclear buds, bi-nucleated and fragmented-apoptotic cells) was analyzed in the erythrocytes of peripheral blood and cephalic kidney of turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) and Atlantic cod (Gadus morua), treated with crude oil (Statfjord B, Norway) and with nonylphenol. Significant increase in MN was observed in turbot kidney and blood after exposure to 30 ppb of nonylphenol, 0.5 ppm of oil, and after co-exposure to 0.5 ppm of oil spiked with additional mixture of alkylphenols and PAHs (P varied between 0.0054 and <0.0001). The induction of micronuclei was observed only in cod kidney after exposure to spiked oil (P=0.0317). Significant inter-specific differences after the exposure to 0.5 ppm of oil (P=0.0385) and after treatment with spiked oil (P=0.0067) were observed. In turbot cephalic kidney, the elevated levels of bi-nucleated cells were observed in all treatment groups (P values varied in a range from 0.05 to 0.0025) while the increase in cells with nuclear buds was noted after the exposure to 0.5 ppm of oil (P=0.05). The fragmented-apoptotic cells appeared after the exposure to nonylphenol (P=0.0039) and to spiked oil (P<0.0001). In turbot blood, only the significant induction in nuclear buds was detected. Statistically significant inter-tissue differences were found only in the induction of fragmented-apoptotic cells after the exposure to nonylphenol and to spiked oil.
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- Janina Barsiene
- Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University, Akademijos 2, 08412 Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Barsiene J, Lehtonen KK, Koehler A, Broeg K, Vuorinen PJ, Lang T, Pempkowiak J, Syvokiene J, Dedonyte V, Rybakovas A, Repecka R, Vuontisjärvi H, Kopecka J. Biomarker responses in flounder (Platichthys flesus) and mussel (Mytilus edulis) in the Klaipeda-Būtinge area (Baltic Sea). MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2006; 53:422-36. [PMID: 16678860 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2006.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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During the EU project BEEP a battery of biomarkers was applied in flounder (Platichthys flesus) and the blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) collected at three locations off the Lithuanian coast (Baltic Sea) in June and September 2001 and 2002. The elevated biomarker responses in specimens sampled in September 2001 were apparently related to the extensive dredging activities in the Klaipeda port area and subsequent dumping of contaminated sediments. High concentrations of organic pollutants (organochlorines and PBDEs) were also measured in the tissues of both indicator species. In addition, response levels of genotoxicity, cytotoxicity, immunotoxicity as well as concentrations of PAH metabolites in the bile of flounder showed elevations in 2002 after an oil spill in the Būtinge oil terminal in November 2001. In flounder, biomarker measurements 10 months after the spill indicated recovery processes but in mussels a high level of genotoxicity could still be observed 22 months later. The present study illustrates the usefulness of the multi-biomarker approach in the detection of biological effects of pollution in this region of the Baltic Sea.
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- Janina Barsiene
- Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University, Akademijos 2, 08412 Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Zúñiga-González GM, Gómez-Meda BC, Zamora-Perez AL, Ramos-Ibarra ML, Batista-González CM, Lemus-Varela ML, Rodríguez-Avila JL, Gallegos-Arreola MP. Micronucleated erythrocyte frequencies in old and new world primates: measurement of micronucleated erythrocyte frequencies in peripheral blood of Callithrix jacchus as a model for evaluating genotoxicity in primates. ENVIRONMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MUTAGENESIS 2005; 46:253-9. [PMID: 15971258 DOI: 10.1002/em.20154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Nonhuman primates are of particular relevance in evaluating the potential toxicity of drugs and environmental agents. We have used previously published information and data from the present study to establish a relationship for New World (NW) and Old World (OW) primates on the basis of the frequency of spontaneous micronucleated erythrocytes (MNEs) observed in peripheral blood. Data on spontaneous MNEs in peripheral blood from 15 species of primates, including humans, indicate that NW primates have significantly (P < 0.01) higher MNE frequencies (group mean, 9.5 +/- 7.3 MNEs/10,000 erythrocytes; range, 0.7-20.5/10,000 erythrocytes) than OW primates (group mean, 1.0 +/- 0.9 MNEs/10,000 erythrocytes; range, 0.0-2.6 MNEs/10,000 erythrocytes). Humans are believed to have developed in the OW, and human MNE frequencies were similar to those described for OW primate species. We selected the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus), a NW primate, to determine whether therapeutic pediatric doses of Metotrexate (MTX; 2.5 mg/kg), Cyclophosphamide (CP; 5 mg/kg), Cytosine-arabinoside (Ara-C; 3 mg/kg), or 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU; 10 mg/kg), administered daily for two consecutive days, increase the frequency of micronuclei. Micronucleated polychromatic erythrocyte frequencies were increased significantly in groups receiving MTX, CP and Ara-C, while MNE frequencies were increased by the Ara-C treatment. The results of this study indicate that NW primates have higher spontaneous MNE frequencies than OW primates, and because of this, NW primates like the common marmoset, may be suitable for evaluating the genotoxicity of chemical agents.
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- Guillermo M Zúñiga-González
- Laboratorio de Mutagénesis, Centro de Investigación Biomédica de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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Cavallo D, Ursini CL, Perniconi B, Francesco AD, Giglio M, Rubino FM, Marinaccio A, Iavicoli S. Evaluation of genotoxic effects induced by exposure to antineoplastic drugs in lymphocytes and exfoliated buccal cells of oncology nurses and pharmacy employees. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2005; 587:45-51. [PMID: 16202645 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2005.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2005] [Revised: 07/14/2005] [Accepted: 07/29/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The continuous introduction of new antineoplastic drugs and their use as complex mixture emphasize the need to carry out correct health risk assessment. The aim of this study was to evaluate genotoxic effects of antineoplastic drugs in nurses (n=25) and pharmacy technicians (n=5) employed in an oncology hospital. The nurses administered antineoplastic drugs in the day-care hospital (n=12) and in the wards (n=13), and pharmacy technicians prepared the drugs in the central pharmacy. We performed the micronucleus (MN) test with lymphocytes and exfoliated buccal cells and conducted traditional analysis of chromosomal aberrations (CA). Thirty healthy subjects were selected as controls. Monitoring of surface contamination with cyclophosphamide, 5-fluorouracil, ifosfamide, cytarabine, and gemcitabine showed the presence of detectable levels only for cyclophosphamide, 5-fluorouracil and ifosfamide. In addition, we measured the 5-fluorouracil metabolite alpha-F-betaalanine in the urine of all subjects and found significant concentrations only in 3 out of 25 nurses. The micronucleus assay with lymphocytes did not show significant differences between exposed and control groups, while the same test with exfoliated buccal cells found higher values in nurses administering antineoplastic drugs than in pharmacy employees. In the CA analysis, we detected in exposed groups a significant increase (about 2.5-fold) of structural CA, particularly breaks (up to 5.0-fold). Our results confirm the genotoxic effect of antineoplastic drugs in circulating blood lymphocytes. Moreover, in exfoliated buccal cells the data show more consistent genetic damage induced during administration of the antineoplastic drugs than during their preparation. The data also stress the use of this non-invasive sampling, to assess occupational exposure to mixture of chemicals at low doses.
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- Delia Cavallo
- Department of Occupational Medicine, ISPESL-National Institute for Occupational Safety and Prevention, Via Fontana Candida 1, 00040 Monteporzio Catone, Rome, Italy.
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Nersesyan AK. Nuclear buds in exfoliated human cells. Mutat Res 2005; 588:64-8. [PMID: 16140569 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2005.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2004] [Revised: 05/06/2005] [Accepted: 06/30/2005] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Torres-Bugarín O, Ventura-Aguilar A, Zamora-Perez A, Gómez-Meda B, Ramos-Ibarra M, Morgan-Villela G, Gutiérrez-Franco A, Zúñiga-González G. Evaluation of cisplatin + 5-FU, carboplatin + 5-FU, and ifosfamide + epirubicine regimens using the micronuclei test and nuclear abnormalities in the buccal mucosa. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2004.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Cerqueira EMM, Gomes-Filho IS, Trindade S, Lopes MA, Passos JS, Machado-Santelli GM. Genetic damage in exfoliated cells from oral mucosa of individuals exposed to X-rays during panoramic dental radiographies. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2004; 562:111-7. [PMID: 15279834 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2004.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2003] [Revised: 05/17/2004] [Accepted: 05/21/2004] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The genotoxic effects of X-ray emitted during dental panoramic radiography were evaluated in exfoliated cells from oral epithelium through a differentiated protocol of the micronucleus test. Thirty-one healthy individuals agreed to participate in this study and were submitted to this procedure for diagnosis purpose after being requested by the dentist. All of them answered a questionnaire before the examination. Cells were obtained from both sides of the cheek by gentle scrapping with a cervical brush, immediately before the exposure and after 10 days. Cytological preparations were stained according to Feulgen-Rossenbeck reaction and analyzed under light and laser scanning confocal microscopies. Micronuclei, nuclear projections (buds and broken eggs) and degenerative nuclear alterations (condensed chromatin, karyolysis and karyorrhexis) were scored. The frequencies of micronuclei, karyolysis and pycnosis were similar before and after exposure (P > 0.90), whereas the condensation of the chromatin and the karyorrhexis increased significantly after exposure (P < 0.0001). In contrast, both bud and broken egg frequencies were significantly higher before the examination (P < 0.005), suggesting that these structures are associated to the normal epithelium differentiation. The results suggest that the X-ray exposure during panoramic dental radiography induces a cytotoxic effect by increasing apoptosis. We also believe that the score of other nuclear alterations in addition to the micronucleus improves the sensitivity of genotoxic effects detection.
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- E M M Cerqueira
- Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil
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Zamora-Perez A, Zúñiga-González GM, Gómez-Meda BC, Ramos-Ibarra ML, Batista-González CM, Torres-Bugarín O. Induction of micronucleated cells in the shed skin of salamanders (Ambystoma sp.) treated with colchicine or cyclophosphamide. ENVIRONMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MUTAGENESIS 2004; 44:436-440. [PMID: 15540193 DOI: 10.1002/em.20074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The micronucleus (MN) assay can be used to detect the genotoxic effects of chemical agents in virtually any cell that divides frequently. Salamanders (Ambystoma sp.) are amphibians that can be easily maintained and bred in the laboratory and spontaneously shed their skin every 2.5-4 days. In this present study, we have evaluated the usefulness of this shed skin for the MN assay. We exposed salamanders to different concentrations of both the aneugen colchicine (COL) and the clastogen cyclophosphamide (CP) and we determined the frequency of micronucleated cells (MNCs) in their sheds. Fragments of shed skin were placed on clean slides, fixed, stained, observed with a light microscope, and the number of MNCs was counted. The MNC frequency was increased significantly by all doses of COL and CP tested, administered either as single or repeated exposures. The presence of MNCs in the shed skin and the speed of sloughing lead us to propose that the sheds of Ambystoma sp., or other amphibians that slough their skin, are suitable alternative models for detecting genotoxic exposures relevant to aquatic environments.
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- Ana Zamora-Perez
- Laboratorio de Mutagénesis, Centro de Investigación Biomédica de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
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Soares SRC, Bueno-Guimarães HM, Ferreira CM, Rivero DHRF, De Castro I, Garcia MLB, Saldiva PHN. Urban air pollution induces micronuclei in peripheral erythrocytes of mice in vivo. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2003; 92:191-196. [PMID: 12804515 DOI: 10.1016/s0013-9351(02)00061-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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In this study, we explored the role of chronic exposure to urban air pollution in causing DNA damage (micronuclei frequency in peripheral erythrocytes) in rodents in vivo. Mice (n=20) were exposed to the urban atmosphere of São Paulo for 120 days (February to June 1999) and compared to animals (n=20) maintained in the countryside (Atibaia) for the same period. Daily levels of inhalable particles (PM10), CO, NO(2), and SO(2), were available for São Paulo. Occasional measurements of CO and O(3) were made in Atibaia, showing negligible levels of pollution in the area. The frequency of micronuclei (repeated-measures ANOVA) increased with aging, the highest values obtained for the 90th day of experiment (P<0.001). The exposure to urban air pollution elicited a significant (P=0.016) increase of micronuclei frequency, with no significant interaction with time of study. Associations (Spearman's correlation) between pollution levels of the week that precede blood sampling and micronuclei counts were observed in São Paulo. The associations between micronuclei counts and air pollution were particularly strong for pollutants associated with automotive emissions, such as CO (P=0.037), NO(2) (P<0.001), and PM10 (P<0.001). Our results support the concept that urban levels of air pollution may cause somatic mutations.
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- S R C Soares
- Laboratory of Experimental Air Pollution, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Av. Dr. Arnaldo 455, SP CEP 01246-903, São Paulo, Brazil
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Zúñiga-González G, Gómez-Meda BC, Zamora-Perez A, Ramos-Ibarra ML, Batista-González CM, Espinoza-Jiménez S, Gallegos-Arreola MP, Alvarez-Moya C, Torres-Bugarín O. Induction of micronuclei in proestrus vaginal cells from colchicine- and cyclophosphamide-treated rats. ENVIRONMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MUTAGENESIS 2003; 42:306-310. [PMID: 14673876 DOI: 10.1002/em.10202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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- G Zúñiga-González
- Laboratorio de Mutagénesis, Centro de Investigación Biomédica de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
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Pietrapiana D, Modena M, Guidetti P, Falugi C, Vacchi M. Evaluating the genotoxic damage and hepatic tissue alterations in demersal fish species: a case study in the Ligurian Sea (NW-Mediterranean). MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2002; 44:238-243. [PMID: 11954741 DOI: 10.1016/s0025-326x(01)00249-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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A protocol for detecting hepatic micronuclei in fish was performed to check genotoxic damage, as an indicator of environmental hydrocarbons exposure, in relation to the "Haven" oil spill. As target fish, we have chosen three demersal species with different habitats and feeding behaviour (i.e., Lepidorhombus boscii, Merluccius merluccius and Mullus barbatus) collected from two differently impacted areas and a control site. Additional analysis was performed by histological detection of hepatic tissue damages such as the presence of necrotic and tumour-like aspects. The three studied species showed different sensitivity to environmental pollutants exposure, L. boscii resulting the more sensitive in terms of both micronuclei incidence and tissue damage. The results of this study show that: (1) the micronucleus test could be an effective and fast method to detect oil pollution; (2) a clear response of L. boscii only to oil contamination for both micronucleus test and liver tissue alterations.
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- D Pietrapiana
- Dipartimento di Biologia Sperimentale, Ambientale ed Applicata (DIBISAA), Università di Genova, Italy
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Pastor S, Gutiérrez S, Creus A, Cebulska-Wasilewska A, Marcos R. Micronuclei in peripheral blood lymphocytes and buccal epithelial cells of Polish farmers exposed to pesticides. Mutat Res 2001; 495:147-56. [PMID: 11448652 DOI: 10.1016/s1383-5718(01)00206-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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In this biomonitoring study, we investigated whether an occupational exposure to a complex mixture of chemical pesticides produced a significant increase of micronuclei (MN) in both peripheral blood lymphocytes and buccal cells. Forty-nine male workers exposed to pesticides, from an agricultural area of Malopolska Region in Southern Poland, together with 50 men from the same area without indication of exposure to pesticides that served as controls, were used in this investigation. No statistically significant differences in the frequencies of cytogenetic damage were detected between exposed and control individuals, for either type of cells. The multiple linear regression analysis in the case of lymphocytes indicated that the studied cytogenetic endpoints were inversely influenced by alcohol; whilst a negative binomial regression, in the case of buccal cells, indicated that the MN values were directly influenced by the ingestion of red meat. An inverse negative relationship between the cytokinesis-block proliferation index and age, and a significant increase of miscarriages due to the exposure to pesticides were also observed.
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- S Pastor
- Grup de Mutagènesi, Departament de Genètica i de Microbiologia, Facultat de Ciències, Edifici Cn, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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Karahalil B, Karakaya AE, Burgaz S. The micronucleus assay in exfoliated buccal cells: application to occupational exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Mutat Res 1999; 442:29-35. [PMID: 10366770 DOI: 10.1016/s1383-5718(99)00055-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Many polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been identified as cancer-inducing chemicals for animals and/or humans. Also, there is sufficient evidence that exposures in the occupational settings are carcinogenic or probably carcinogenic to human. Engine exhaust and used engine oils are major PAH sources in engine repair workshops and traffic. Analysis of micronucleus (MN) in exfoliated buccal cells is a sensitive method for monitoring genetic damage in human populations. In our study, we used three different occupational groups (Group 1; engine repair workers, Group 2; taxi drivers, Group 3; traffic police) and two controls (Control I for Group 1 and Control II for Group 2 and Group 3) for the exposed groups. We analysed MN frequencies in exfoliated buccal cells and compared the exposed groups (Group 1; n=34, Group 2; n=17, Group 3; n=15) and subjects not occupationally exposed to PAH (Control I; n=28, Control II; n=20). The mean (+/-S.D.) MN (%) frequencies in exfoliated buccal cells from Group 1 and Control I were 0.07+/-0.05 and 0. 05+/-0.04, respectively (p>0.05; Table 2). The mean (+/-S.D.) MN (%) frequencies in exfoliated buccal cells from Group 2, 3 and Control II were 0.12+/-0.05, 0.10+/-0.05 and 0.03+/-0.03, respectively (p<0. 0001, p<0.05; Table 2) Smokers and nonsmokers do not differ with respect to the incidence of MN in all groups.
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- B Karahalil
- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Hipodrom, 06330, Ankara, Turkey
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