The micronucleus assay in human buccal cells as a tool for biomonitoring DNA damage: the HUMN project perspective on current status and knowledge gaps

N Holland, C Bolognesi, M Kirsch-Volders… - … Research/Reviews in …, 2008 - Elsevier
The micronucleus (MN) assay in exfoliated buccal cells is a useful and minimally invasive
method for monitoring genetic damage in humans. This overview has concluded that …

Review of retrospective dosimetry techniques for external ionising radiation exposures

EA Ainsbury, E Bakhanova… - Radiation protection …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
The current focus on networking and mutual assistance in the management of radiation
accidents or incidents has demonstrated the importance of a joined-up approach in physical …

Potential risks of the residue from Samarco's mine dam burst (Bento Rodrigues, Brazil)

FR Segura, EA Nunes, FP Paniz, ACC Paulelli… - Environmental …, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract On November 5th, 2015, Samarco's iron mine dam–called Fundão–spilled 50–60
million m 3 of mud into Gualaxo do Norte, a river that belongs to Rio Doce Basin …

Benchmarking organic micropollutants in wastewater, recycled water and drinking water with in vitro bioassays

BI Escher, M Allinson, R Altenburger… - … science & technology, 2014 - ACS Publications
Thousands of organic micropollutants and their transformation products occur in water.
Although often present at low concentrations, individual compounds contribute to mixture …

Cytogenotoxic potential of a hazardous material, polystyrene microparticles on Allium cepa L.

S Maity, A Chatterjee, R Guchhait, S De… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2020 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution represents a global concern for the biodiversity conservation, ecosystem
and public health. The polystyrene is one of the dominant pollutants in both terrestrial and …

[图书][B] Casarett and Doull's toxicology: the basic science of poisons

CD Klaassen, MO Amdur - 2013 - researchgate.net
The question of what constitutes an acceptable risk is a matter of judgement. Such decisions
are multifaceted and complex, and involve a balance of risk and benefit. High risks may be …

Cytokinesis-block micronucleus cytome assay

M Fenech - Nature protocols, 2007 - nature.com
The cytokinesis-block micronucleus cytome assay is a comprehensive system for measuring
DNA damage, cytostasis and cytotoxicity. DNA damage events are scored specifically in …

An increased micronucleus frequency in peripheral blood lymphocytes predicts the risk of cancer in humans

S Bonassi, A Znaor, M Ceppi, C Lando… - …, 2007 - academic.oup.com
The frequency of micronuclei (MN) in peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL) is extensively
used as a biomarker of chromosomal damage and genome stability in human populations …

Mechanism of micronuclei formation in polyploidizated cells of Allium cepa exposed to trifluralin herbicide

TCC Fernandes, DEC Mazzeo… - Pesticide Biochemistry …, 2007 - Elsevier
The trifluralin is an agent that promotes a cellular damage due to its direct action on the
microtubules. This action leads to a decontrol in the cellular division, bringing about …

Phytotoxic effects of plastic pollution in crops: what is the size of the problem?

GF Hartmann, FK Ricachenevsky, NM Silveira… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution is one of the most impactful human interferences in our planet.
Fragmentation of plastic leads to nano-and microplastics (NP/MP) formation, which …