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Cano-Pérez E, Gómez-Camargo D, Malambo-García D. Genotoxic effects in island populations of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia due to environmental exposure to mercury and cadmium. F1000Res 2025; 13:946. [PMID: 39839730 PMCID: PMC11747300 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.154617.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/09/2025] [Indexed: 01/23/2025] Open
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Background Contamination of Cartagena Bay, Colombia with heavy metals such as mercury (Hg) and cadmium (Cd) presents a major environmental and public health concern, particularly for human communities residing on nearby islands and coastal areas. These populations face enhanced exposure risks owing to their traditional fishing practices and continuous interactions with polluted marine environments. This study aimed to evaluate the genotoxic effects of environmental exposure to Hg and Cd in populations from the island zone of the Cartagena district, Bolívar. Methods Ninety-four individuals from the four island communities (study group) and 30 individuals from the urban area of Cartagena (control group) participated in this study. The blood samples were collected to measure total mercury (T-Hg) and Cd concentrations, and a Buccal Micronucleus Cytome (BMCyt) assay was used to evaluate exposure effects. Results Cadmiun levels in the blood of the study group were within the normal range and comparable to those of the control group (p > 0.05). However, the study group exhibited significantly higher T-Hg levels (7.34 μg/L) compared to the control group (2.01 μg/L), surpassing the accepted limit. Moreover, the study group showed a higher incidence of DNA damage and cell death biomarkers (p < 0.05). Additionally, significant correlations were observed between total blood Hg levels and the frequencies of micronuclei, karyorrhexis, and karyolysis. Conclusion These results suggest that island populations of Cartagena are exposed to high levels of Hg and exhibit genotoxic damage, indicating a problem that must be addressed.
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- Eder Cano-Pérez
- Doctorado en Medicina Tropical, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
- Grupo de Investigación UNIMOL, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, Bolívar, 13001, Colombia
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- Doctorado en Medicina Tropical, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
- Grupo de Investigación UNIMOL, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, Bolívar, 13001, Colombia
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- Doctorado en Medicina Tropical, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
- Grupo de Investigación UNIMOL, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, Bolívar, 13001, Colombia
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Jadhav TS, Sansare K, Sreenivasan V, Unnikrishnan A, Vahanwala S. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the genotoxic and cytotoxic effects on oral epithelium induced by cone beam computed tomography. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2024; 138:324-334. [PMID: 38570275 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2024.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the occurrence of genotoxic and cytotoxic effects in oral epithelium after exposure of patients to cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). METHODS A systematic review (SR) was conducted following the PECO (Population, Exposure, Comparison, Outcome) criteria. The study was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO). A search was performed on the PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases. Effect size and heterogeneity of data were evaluated statistically. The Joanna Briggs Institute questionnaire for observational studies was utilized to assess the risk of bias. The GRADE tool was applied for the assessment of the quality of evidence. Begg's funnel plot was used to evaluate publication bias. RESULTS In total, 10 full-text articles were included in the SR, with 6 of them in the meta-analysis. The SR showed a significant increase in micronuclei after exposure, with a large effect size of 1.03. For genotoxicity, the tau2 for heterogeneity was 0.96, the chi-squared test for heterogeneity P < .00001, the I2 statistics for random effects was 91%, and the overall effect for Z value was 2.46 (P = .01). The risk of bias was low, the quality of evidence was strong, and publication bias was absent. CONCLUSION CBCT can cause genotoxicity in the oral epithelium with a large effect size. The measure of cytotoxicity after CBCT exposure was not possible due to the lack of homogeneity of the included articles.
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- Tanushree S Jadhav
- Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, India.
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- Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, India
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- Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, Bharathi Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, India
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- Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, India
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Nunes EA, Silva HCD, Duarte NDAA, de Lima LE, Maraslis FT, Araújo MLD, Pedron T, Lange C, Freire BM, Matias AC, Batista BL, Barcelos GRM. Impact of DNA repair polymorphisms on DNA instability biomarkers induced by lead (Pb) in workers exposed to the metal. CHEMOSPHERE 2023:138897. [PMID: 37182709 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Although the mechanisms of Pb-induced genotoxicity are well established, a wide individual's variation response is seen in biomarkers related to Pb toxicity, despite similar levels of metal exposure. This may be related to intrinsic variations, such as genetic polymorphisms; moreover, very little is known about the impact of genetic variations related to DNA repair system on DNA instability induced by Pb. In this context, the present study aimed to assess the impact of SNPs in enzymes related to DNA repair system on biomarkers related to acute toxicity and DNA damage induced by Pb exposure, in individuals occupationally exposed to the metal. A cross-sectional study was run with 154 adults (males, >18 years) from an automotive batteries' factory, in Brazil. Blood lead levels (BLL) were determined by ICP-MS; biomarkers related to acute toxicity and DNA instability were monitored by the buccal micronucleus cytome (BMNCyt) assay and genotyping of polymorphisms of MLH1 (rs1799977), OGG1 (rs1052133), PARP1 (rs1136410), XPA (rs1800975), XPC (rs2228000) and XRCC1 (rs25487) were performed by TaqMan assays. BLL ranged from 2.0 to 51 μg dL-1 (mean 20 ± 12 μg dL-1) and significant associations between BLL and BMNCyt biomarkers related to cellular proliferation and cytokinetic, cell death and DNA damage were observed. Furthermore, SNPs from the OGG1, XPA and XPC genes were able to modulate interactions in nuclear bud formation (NBUDs) and micronucleus (MNi) events. Taken together, our data provide further evidence that polymorphisms related to DNA repair pathways may modulate Pb-induced DNA damage; studies that investigate the association between injuries to genetic material and susceptibilities in the workplace can provide additional information on the etiology of diseases and the determination of environmentally responsive genes.
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- Emilene Arusievicz Nunes
- Department of Biosciences, Institute of Health and Society, Federal University of São Paulo, Rua XV de Novembro 195, CEP 11.060-001, Santos, Brazil.
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- Department of Biosciences, Institute of Health and Society, Federal University of São Paulo, Rua XV de Novembro 195, CEP 11.060-001, Santos, Brazil.
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- Department of Biosciences, Institute of Health and Society, Federal University of São Paulo, Rua XV de Novembro 195, CEP 11.060-001, Santos, Brazil.
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- Department of Biosciences, Institute of Health and Society, Federal University of São Paulo, Rua XV de Novembro 195, CEP 11.060-001, Santos, Brazil.
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- Department of Biosciences, Institute of Health and Society, Federal University of São Paulo, Rua XV de Novembro 195, CEP 11.060-001, Santos, Brazil.
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- Department of Biosciences, Institute of Health and Society, Federal University of São Paulo, Rua XV de Novembro 195, CEP 11.060-001, Santos, Brazil.
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- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Avenida Dos Estados, 5001, CEP 09210-580, Santo André, Brazil.
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- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Avenida Dos Estados, 5001, CEP 09210-580, Santo André, Brazil.
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- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Avenida Dos Estados, 5001, CEP 09210-580, Santo André, Brazil.
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes, 1524, CEP 05508-000, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Avenida Dos Estados, 5001, CEP 09210-580, Santo André, Brazil.
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- Department of Biosciences, Institute of Health and Society, Federal University of São Paulo, Rua XV de Novembro 195, CEP 11.060-001, Santos, Brazil.
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Petrashova DA, Kolomeichuk SN. Effect of Angiotensin-I Converting Enzyme Gene Insertion/Deletion Polymorphism on genome instability in children living in Russian Arctic. Klin Lab Diagn 2021; 66:635-640. [PMID: 34665951 DOI: 10.51620/0869-2084-2021-66-10-635-640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Main risks of arterial hypertension manifest in childhood. Children living in the Far North are especially susceptible to this. There is a need for an inexpensive, non-invasive and simple diagnosis of the risk of childhood pathologies. It was previously found that the genotype DD of the in/del polymorphic marker of the ACE gene is found in people at risk of developing cardiovascular pathologies. Buccal micronucleus cytome assay and genetic analysis were used in the work. In total, 77 schoolchildren from the city of Apatity, aged 15-17 years old, were examined. We have shown that carriers of the D allele have a tendency to an increase in the frequency of cells with micronuclei. In the case of homozygous I/I variant, the frequency of occurrence of cells with karyopycnosis is significantly higher than in carriers of allele D. Polymorphic marker in/del of the ACE gene is associated with apoptotic changes in the cells of the studied children. The in/del polymorphic marker of the ACE gene can be used as a prognostic marker of the processes of genome destabilization at the early stages of development of the human body.
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- Karelian Science Center, Russian Academy of Sciences
- Nothern State Medical University
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Combination of 5-fluorouracil and thymoquinone targets stem cell gene signature in colorectal cancer cells. Cell Death Dis 2019; 10:379. [PMID: 31097715 PMCID: PMC6522523 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-019-1611-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Revised: 04/06/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Cancer stem cells (CSCs) residing in colorectal cancer tissues have tumorigenic capacity and contribute to chemotherapeutic resistance and disease relapse. It is well known that the survival of colorectal CSCs after 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-based therapy leads to cancer recurrence. Thus CSCs represent a promising drug target. Here, we designed and synthesized novel hybrid molecules linking 5-FU with the plant-derived compound thymoquinone (TQ) and tested the potential of individual compounds and their combination to eliminate colorectal CSCs. Both, Combi and SARB hybrid showed augmented cytotoxicity against colorectal cancer cells, but were non-toxic to organoids prepared from healthy murine small intestine. NanoString analysis revealed a unique signature of deregulated gene expression in response to the combination of TQ and 5-FU (Combi) and SARB treatment. Importantly, two principle stem cell regulatory pathways WNT/ß-Catenin and PI3K/AKT were found to be downregulated after Combi and hybrid treatment. Furthermore, both treatments strikingly eliminated CD133+ CSC population, accompanying the depleted self-renewal capacity by eradicating long-term propagated 3D tumor cell spheres at sub-toxic doses. In vivo xenografts on chicken eggs of SARB-treated HCT116 cells showed a prominent nuclear ß-Catenin and E-cadherin staining. This was in line with the reduced transcriptional activity of ß-Catenin and diminished cell adhesion under SARB exposure. In contrast to 5-FU, both, Combi and SARB treatment effectively reduced the angiogenic capacity of the remaining resistant tumor cells. Taken together, combination or hybridization of single compounds target simultaneously a broader spectrum of oncogenic pathways leading to an effective eradication of colorectal cancer cells.
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Laanani I, Boutelis S, Bennoune O, Belaaloui G. Buccal micronucleus cytome biomarkers in Algerian couples with idiopathic infertility. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2018; 835:32-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2018.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2018] [Revised: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 08/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Antonio EL, Nascimento AJD, Lima AASD, Leonart MSS, Fernandes Â. GENOTOXICIDADE E CITOTOXICIDADE DOS RAIOS X EM CRIANÇAS SUBMETIDAS À RADIOGRAFIA PANORÂMICA. REVISTA PAULISTA DE PEDIATRIA 2017; 35:296-301. [PMID: 28977295 PMCID: PMC5606178 DOI: 10.1590/1984-0462/;2017;35;3;00010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2016] [Accepted: 12/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a genotoxicidade e a citotoxicidade produzidas por raios X no epitélio da mucosa oral de crianças durante a obtenção da radiografia panorâmica. Métodos: A amostra foi constituída por 30 crianças saudáveis, sendo 19 do sexo feminino e 11 do masculino, com faixa etária de 4 a 10 anos (média de 7 anos de idade). As células epiteliais da mucosa oral foram coletadas por meio de citologia esfoliativa em base líquida imediatamente antes e após sete dias da obtenção da radiografia panorâmica. Os esfregaços foram processados e corados utilizando a técnica de Feulgen Rossenbeck modificada. Foram analisadas e quantificadas projeções nucleares dos tipos bud e broken egg, alterações genotóxicas na forma de micronúcleo e alterações citotóxicas dos tipos picnose, cariólise e cariorrexe. Resultados: A frequência de picnose, bud e broken egg foi significativamente maior após a exposição aos raios X (p<0,05), porém não houve diferença estatisticamente significante em relação ao sexo, bem como nas demais alterações estudadas. Conclusões: A exposição aos raios X emitidos durante a obtenção da radiografia panorâmica pode induzir à morte celular no epitélio da mucosa oral de crianças. Não foi encontrado indício significativo de efeito genotóxico.
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Ceretti E, Feretti D, Viola GCV, Zerbini I, Limina RM, Zani C, Capelli M, Lamera R, Donato F, Gelatti U. DNA damage in buccal mucosa cells of pre-school children exposed to high levels of urban air pollutants. PLoS One 2014; 9:e96524. [PMID: 24789200 PMCID: PMC4008603 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0096524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2013] [Accepted: 04/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Air pollution has been recognized as a human carcinogen. Children living in urban areas are a high-risk group, because genetic damage occurring early in life is considered able to increase the risk of carcinogenesis in adulthood. This study aimed to investigate micronuclei (MN) frequency, as a biomarker of DNA damage, in exfoliated buccal cells of pre-school children living in a town with high levels of air pollution. A sample of healthy 3-6-year-old children living in Brescia, Northern Italy, was investigated. A sample of the children's buccal mucosa cells was collected during the winter months in 2012 and 2013. DNA damage was investigated using the MN test. Children's exposure to urban air pollution was evaluated by means of a questionnaire filled in by their parents that included items on various possible sources of indoor and outdoor pollution, and the concentration of fine particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5) and NO2 in the 1-3 weeks preceding biological sample collection. 181 children (mean age ± SD: 4.3 ± 0.9 years) were investigated. The mean ± SD MN frequency was 0.29 ± 0.13%. A weak, though statistically significant, association of MN with concentration of air pollutants (PM10, PM2.5 and NO2) was found, whereas no association was apparent between MN frequency and the indoor and outdoor exposure variables investigated via the questionnaire. This study showed a high MN frequency in children living in a town with heavy air pollution in winter, higher than usually found among children living in areas with low or medium-high levels of air pollution.
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- Elisabetta Ceretti
- Unit of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialities, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialities, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialities, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialities, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialities, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialities, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Post-Graduate School of Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Post-Graduate School of Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialities, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialities, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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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: 5.3] [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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Mondal NK, Ghosh S, Ray MR. Micronucleus formation and DNA damage in buccal epithelial cells of Indian street boys addicted to gasp ‘Golden glue’. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2011; 721:178-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2011.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2010] [Revised: 01/01/2011] [Accepted: 01/22/2011] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Diler SB, Ergene S. Nuclear anomalies in the buccal cells of calcite factory workers. Genet Mol Biol 2010; 33:374-8. [PMID: 21637497 PMCID: PMC3036877 DOI: 10.1590/s1415-47572010005000021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2009] [Accepted: 10/14/2009] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The micronucleus (MN) assay on exfoliated buccal cells is a useful and minimally invasive method for monitoring genetic damage in humans. To determine the genotoxic effects of calcite dust that forms during processing, MN assay was carried out in exfoliated buccal cells of 50 (25 smokers and 25 non-smokers) calcite factory workers and 50 (25 smokers and 25 non-smokers) age- and sex-matched control subjects. Frequencies of nuclear abnormalities (NA) other than micronuclei, such as binucleates, karyorrhexis, karyolysis and 'broken eggs', were also evaluated. Micronuclei and the other aforementioned anomalies were analysed by two way analysis of covariance. The linear correlations between the types of micronucleus and nuclear abnormalities were determined by Spearman's Rho. There was a positive correlation between micronuclei and other types of nuclear abnormalities in accordance with the Spearman's Rho test. Results showed statistically significant difference between calcite fabric workers and control groups. MN and NA frequencies in calcite fabric workers were significantly higher than those in control groups (p < 0.05). The results of this study indicate that calcite fabric workers are under risk of significant cytogenetic damage.
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- University of Mersin, Science and Letters, MersinTurkey
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Micronucleus formation, DNA damage and repair in premenopausal women chronically exposed to high level of indoor air pollution from biomass fuel use in rural India. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2010; 697:47-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2010.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2009] [Revised: 01/28/2010] [Accepted: 02/07/2010] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Thomas P, Holland N, Bolognesi C, Kirsch-Volders M, Bonassi S, Zeiger E, Knasmueller S, Fenech M. Buccal micronucleus cytome assay. Nat Protoc 2009; 4:825-37. [DOI: 10.1038/nprot.2009.53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 402] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Hara T, Nishikawa T, Sui H, Kawakami K, Matsumoto H, Tanaka N. In vivo photochemical skin micronucleus test using a sunlight simulator: Detection of 8-methoxypsoralen and benzo[a]pyrene in hairless mice. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2007; 631:1-8. [PMID: 17512241 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2007.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2006] [Revised: 03/12/2007] [Accepted: 03/14/2007] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Evaluating in vivo photochemical genotoxicity (photogenotoxicity) or photochemical carcinogenicity (photocarcinogenicity) in the skin that is actually exposed to light is important for estimating the risk of human exposure to chemicals under sunlight. With regard to the skin micronucleus test, Nishikawa et al. developed a reliable technique that is simple and in which the negative control has a stable background. In the present study, we applied 8-methoxypsoralen (8-MOP) and benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) to the backs of hairless mice and subjected the mice to irradiation by a sunlight simulator in order to investigate whether this test can detect photogenotoxicity of these chemicals. In the treatment with 8-MOP [0.00075% and 0.0015% (w/v)], a significant increase was observed in the frequency of micronucleated cells only under light irradiation using the sunlight simulator. At a high chemical dose, the frequency of micronucleated cells increased from 48h after the treatment, peaked at 96h, and then decreased at 168h. Furthermore, at 96h with the high dose under light irradiation, we frequently observed cells with nuclear buds. In the treatment with B[a]P [first experiment: 0.025% and 0.05% (w/v); second experiment: 0.005%, 0.01%, and 0.02% (w/v)], a significant increase was observed in the frequency of micronucleated cells at skin-irritating doses [0.01%, 0.02%, 0.025%, and 0.05% (w/v)] at 72 or 96h after the treatment only under light irradiation using the sunlight simulator. In conclusion, photogenotoxicity of 8-MOP and B[a]P was detected in the in vivo photochemical skin micronucleus study.
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- Takumi Hara
- Division of Genetic Toxicology, Hatano Research Institute, Food and Drug Safety Center, 729-5 Ochiai, Hadano, Kanagawa 257-8523, Japan
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Nersesyan AK, Ilin AI. The micronucleus assay in exfoliated human cells: A mini-review of papers from the CIS. CYTOL GENET+ 2007. [DOI: 10.3103/s0095452707020090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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