Assessment of methyl methacrylate genotoxicity by the micronucleus test

Assessment of methyl methacrylate genotoxicity by the micronucleus test

The aim of this study was to evaluate the genotoxic potential of methyl methacrylate (MMA) vapor by simulating standard occupational exposure of 8 hours per day and using the micronucleus test. We used 32 adult male Wistar rats divided into three groups: A - 16 rats exposed to MMA for 8 hours a day,...

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Main Authors: Amarildo Mariano de Araújo, Guilherme Rodrigues Alves, Guilherme Trevisan Avanço, José Luiz Santos Parizi, Gisele Alborghetti Nai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica 2013-02-01
Series:Brazilian Oral Research
Subjects:
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Genotoxicity
Mutagenicity Tests
Micronucleus Tests
Occupational Exposure
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