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DNA damage in patients who underwent minimally invasive surgery under inhalation or intravenous anesthesia
(Elsevier B.V., 2011-12-24)
Recent studies have demonstrated the genotoxicity of anesthetics in patients who have undergone surgery and in personnel who are occupationally exposed to anesthetics. However, these findings are controversial. Herein, we ...
Antigen otoxicity of Agaricus blazei mushroom organic and aqueous extracts in chromosomal aberration and cytokinesis block micronucleus assays in CHO-k1 and HTC cells
(Elsevier B.V., 2006-04-01)
Agaricus blazei (Ab) has become popularly known for its medicinal properties. Scientifically, it has been tested with regard to its capacity to protect genetic material against damage. We examined different organic extracts ...
Fish exposure to nano-TiO2 under different experimental conditions: Methodological aspects for nanoecotoxicology investigations
(2013-10-01)
The ecotoxicology of nano-TiO2 has been extensively studied in recent years; however, few toxicological investigations have considered the photocatalytic properties of the substance, which can increase its toxicity to ...
Clastogenicity of Piper cubeba (Piperaceae) seed extract in an in vivo mammalian cell system
(Sociedade Brasileira de Genética, 2007-01-01)
The plant Piper cubeba is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions and is used medically for various purposes but has not yet been evaluated for genotoxicity. We used male and female Swiss mice and Wistar ...
Chlorhexidine induces DNA damage in rat peripheral leukocytes and oral mucosal cells
(Blackwell Munksgaard, 2004-10-01)
Objective: Chlorhexidine digluconate is widely used in dental practice for decreasing plaque control, controlling gingivitis and disinfecting root canals. However, the undesirable effects of chlorhexidine digluconate ...
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from wood pyrolyis in charcoal production furnaces
(Elsevier B.V., 2006-07-01)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) were measured in smoke samples from wood carbonization during charcoal production, in both particulate matter (PM) and gaseous phases. Samples were acquired using a medium-volume air ...
Biosolid soil application: Toxicity tests under laboratory conditions
(2012-12-01)
A large volume of generated sewage sludge makes its disposal a problem. The usage of sludge in agriculture is highlighted by a number of advantages. However, heavy metals and other toxic compounds may exercise harmful ...
A influência do uso e ocupação do solo na qualidade e genotoxicidade da água no reservatório de itupararanga, São Paulo, Brasil
(2013-03-01)
The Brazilian reservoirs have been under great anthropogenic pressure due to continued population growth, which in turn places great pressures on the environment. Given this issue, this study aimed to analyze the influence ...