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Polychlorinated biphenyls induce meiotic length mutations at the human minisatellite MS32 in yeast.
Environmental and molecular mutagenesis - 1 Jan 1999
Appelgren H, Hedenskog M, Sandström C, Cederberg H, Rannug U
Abstract excerpt
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are lipophilic compounds, several of which are toxic and carcinogenic. Complex mixtures of PCBs (e.g., Aroclor) have been widely used in the industry. The persistence of PCBs, in combination with poor waste management, has led to a large-scale distribution of PCBs in the biosphere. The toxic and carcinogenic effects of PCBs are poorly understood, but are suggested to be associated...
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