In vitro assessment of the cytotoxic, DNA damaging, and cytogenetic effects of hydroquinone in human peripheral blood lymphocytes

K Jurica, I Brčić Karačonji, V Benković… - Arhiv za higijenu rada i …, 2017 - hrcak.srce.hr
Sažetak This study investigated the mechanisms of hydroquinone toxicity and assessed the
relationships between its cytotoxic, genotoxic, and cytogenetic effects tested at 8, 140, and …

DNA damage by hydroquinone in human white blood cells: analysis by alkaline single-cell gel electrophoresis

C Andreoli, S Rossi, P Leopardi, R Crebelli - Mutation Research/Genetic …, 1999 - Elsevier
The genotoxicity of hydroquinone (HQ) in human white blood cells was investigated by
means of alkaline single-cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE). The exposure of purified …

[HTML][HTML] Hydroquinone: Assessment of genotoxic potential in the in vivo alkaline comet assay

JL O'Donoghue, C Beevers, A Buard - Toxicology Reports, 2021 - Elsevier
Hydroquinone (HQ) exposure is common as it is a natural component of plant-based foods
and is used in some fingernail polishes, hair dyes, and skin lighteners. Industrially it is used …

Lack of clastogenic effects in cultured human lymphocytes treated with hydroquinone

L Roza, N De Vogel, JHM Van Delft - Food and chemical toxicology, 2003 - Elsevier
Hydroquinone (HQ) occurs in the environment as a result of manmade processes as well as
in natural products from plants and animals. The compound has been reported to produce …

Hydroquinone-induced genotoxicity and oxidative DNA damage in HepG2 cells

L Luo, L Jiang, C Geng, J Cao, L Zhong - Chemico-biological interactions, 2008 - Elsevier
Hydroquinone (HQ) is used as an antioxidant in rubber industry and as a developing agent
in photography. HQ is also an intermediate in the manufacture of rubber, food antioxidant …

Comparative analysis of cytotoxic, genotoxic and antioxidant effects of 2, 2, 4, 7-tetramethyl-1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydroquinoline and ethoxyquin on human lymphocytes

A Błaszczyk, J Skolimowski - Chemico-biological interactions, 2006 - Elsevier
2, 2, 4, 7-Tetramethyl-1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydroquinoline (THQ) is a new synthetic compound with
potential antioxidant activity. In this study, cytotoxic, genotoxic and antioxidant activities of …

Hydroquinone: an evaluation of the human risks from its carcinogenic and mutagenic properties

D McGregor - Critical reviews in toxicology, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
The toxicology of hydroquinone has been reviewed on a number of previous occasions. This
review targets its potential for carcinogenicity and possible modes of carcinogenic action …

Genotoxicity of hydroquinone in A549 cells

C Peng, D Arthur, F Liu, J Lee, Q Xia, MF Lavin… - Cell biology and …, 2013 - Springer
Hydroquinone (HQ) is found in natural and anthropogenic sources including food,
cosmetics, cigarette smoke, and industrial products. In addition to ingestion and dermal …

Mechanisms of induction of chromosomal aberrations by hydroquinone in V79 cells

M do Céu Silva, J Gaspar, I Duarte Silva, D Leão… - …, 2003 - academic.oup.com
Hydroquinone occurs naturally in bacteria and plants and it is also manufactured for
commercial use. Human exposure to this compound can occur by environmental …

The pro-apoptotic effect of hydroquinone in human neutrophils and eosinophils

EJ Yang, JS Lee, CY Yun, IS Kim - Toxicology in Vitro, 2011 - Elsevier
Hydroquinone (HQ) is a benzene metabolite that is involved in hematopoiesis via its
accumulation into bone marrow. HQ also acts as a toxic agent that influences various …