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Chromosome aberrations in tunnel workers exposed to acrylamide and N-methylolacrylamide.
Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health - 1 Aug 2005
Kjuus Helge, Hansteen Inger Lise, Ryberg David, Goffeng Lars Ole, Ovrebø Steinar, Skaug Vidar
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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to examine chromosome aberrations in 25 tunnel workers exposed to acrylamide-containing grout in injection work. METHODS: Blood samples were collected from 25 exposed and 25 unexposed tunnel workers matched for age, gender, and smoking habits. Whole blood was cultured for 50-53 hours according to conventional methods. Chromosome damage was scored in 200 metaphases per person...
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