Article
Analysis of micronuclei in peripheral blood lymphocytes of traffic wardens: effects of exposure, metabolic genotypes, and inhibition of excision repair in vitro by ARA-C.
Environmental and molecular mutagenesis - 1 Jan 2003
Leopardi P, Zijno A, Marcon F, Conti L, Carere A, Verdina A, Galati R, Tomei F, Baccolo T P, Crebelli R
Abstract excerpt
The cytokinesis-block micronucleus (MN) assay in peripheral lymphocytes was used to assess the genetic effects of the occupational exposure to traffic fumes in policemen from the Municipality of Rome. The study population consisted of 192 subjects engaged in traffic control (exposed, 134 subjects), or in office work (controls, 58 subjects). Groups were balanced for age, gender, and smoking habits. The average...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.