Article
Micronuclei assay by laser scanning cytometry
1 Jan 2001
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The micronuclei (MN) assay is used to assess the chromosomal/mitotic spindle damage induced by ionizing radiation or mutagenic agents in vivo or in vitro. Because visual scoring of MN is cumbersome semi-automatic procedures that relay either on flow cytometry or image analysis were developed: both offer some advantages but also have shortcomings. METHODS: In the present study laser scanning cytometer...
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