| Document ID (ISN) | 105396 |
| CIS number |
06-899 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0271-3586 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Karakaya A.E., Ozcagli E., Ertas N., Sardas S. |
| Title |
Assessment of abnormal DNA repair responses and genotoxic effects in lead exposed workers |
| Bibliographic information |
Apr. 2005, Vol.47, No.4, p.358-363. Illus. 23 ref. |
| Abstract |
Genotoxic effects of lead were studied in blood cell samples from 23 workers of battery manufacturing plants and 23 unexposed controls. Tests included chromosomal aberration (CA) assay and X-ray induced challenge (XRC) assay to assess DNA damage and interference with DNA repair processes after an in vitro exposure of X-ray. Cases were classified into categories according to their blood lead levels. The CA frequencies in the exposed and control groups were not significantly different by the conventional CA assay, however, the XRC assay demonstrated significantly elevated CAs. Non-significant but reduced DNA repair responses were also observed in lead exposed workers. The results suggest that lead exposure may cause reduction in DNA repair capacity. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
lead and compounds; DNA; battery and dry cell manufacture; chromosome changes; genetic effects |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Turkey; lead; x-rays; determination in blood; analysis of chromosome aberrations; case-control study |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Turkey |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Lead and compounds
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
Antifertility and prenatal effects
Manufacturing of electrical appliances and equipment
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