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Strong static magnetic field and the induction of mutations through elevated production of reactive oxygen species in Escherichia coli soxR.
International journal of radiation biology - 1 Apr 2003
Zhang Q-M, Tokiwa M, Doi T, Nakahara T, Chang P-W, Nakamura N, Hori M, Miyakoshi J, Yonei S
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PURPOSE: Although strong static magnetic fields (SMF) are supposed to have the potential to affect biological systems, the effects have not been evaluated sufficiently. Experiments should be performed with a powerful SMF-generating apparatus to evaluate the biological effects of SMF. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An Escherichia coli mutation assay was used to assess the mutagenic effects of strong SMF. Various mutant...
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