Micronucleus
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Nuclear medicine workers are occupationally exposed to chronic ionizing radiation. It is known that ionizing radiation may have damaging effects on chromosomes. In the present study, we investigated the genotoxic effects of ionizing... more
The ethanolic extract of propolis, especially the Brazilian green type, is widely and mainly used for therapeutic purposes despite the lack of knowledge about its effects and its cellular mode of action. This type of propolis, derived... more
Despite its antioxidant capacity and well-known health benefits, yerba mate tea (Ilex paraguariensis) has been shown to possess some genotoxic and mutagenic activities and to increase incidence of some types of cancer. The aim of this... more
El Sulfatiazol un miembro de la familia de las Sulfonas tiene potenciales efectos cancerígenos, en el presente estudio se evaluó por medio de la técnica de micronúcleos el daño al material genético en ratones tras ser expuestos a dicho... more
Nigella sativa has been traditionally used for the treatment of inflammations, liver disorders, and arthritis. Experimentally, it has been demonstrated that N. sativa extracts and the main constituent of their volatile oil, thymoquinone,... more
Methylphenidate (MPH, Ritalin®), has been prescribed to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) since its approval by the FDA over 50 years ago. Diagnoses of pediatric patients with ADHD and the administration of MPH to... more
The study of DNA damage at the chromosome level is an essential part of genetic toxicology because chromosomal mutation is an important event in carcinogenesis. The micronucleus assays have emerged as one of the preferred methods for... more
Se evaluó la hipótesis planteada, donde la exposición mínima de 20 horas semanales a varios reactivos, soluciones y solventes durante las prácticas académicas, limpieza de almacén e inventario de reactivos, de docentes, trabajadores y... more
Background, aim and scope The biocide triclosan (TCS) is commonly used in personal care, acrylic, plastic, and textiles products. TCS has been detected in surface water in several countries, and its ecological impact is largely unknown.... more
Occupational exposures to hazardous chemicals are common in industries using solvent based materials as well as in indoor environments where people are exposed to volatile organic compounds from various sources. The health of the workers... more
Brazilian green propolis is a resinous substance prepared by bees from parts of the plant Baccharis dracunculifolia. As it possess several biological properties, this work assessed the cytotoxic/anticytotoxic, genotoxic/antigenotoxic and... more
Workers employed in petroleum refineries are exposed to a wide range of toxic compounds (benzene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, heavy metals, etc.) with known mutagenic and carcinogenic potential. In this study, we investigated by... more
Environmental impact assessment studies highlight the harmful effect of toxicants such as pesticides, heavy metals and industrial wastes on target and non-target species including birds. The effect of toxicant exposure on birds was used... more
Context: Sacha Inchi has been consumed for years by indigenous peoples. Meanwhile, its toxicological potential has not been sufficiently studied. Aims: To assess the acute, sub-chronic toxicity and genotoxicity evaluation of Sacha Inchi... more