Micronucleus analysis in buccal swabs of paddy farmers from the East Coast of Malaysia

Pesticide exposure may cause genotoxic effects by inducing the formation of micronucleus (Mn). Mn are fragments of chromosomes that remains after cells division. The increase in Mn may increase the risk of cancer formation. Our study aimed to determine the effects of lifestyle and pesticide exposure...

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Main Authors: Asmah Hamid, Kholilul Syafiq Baharuddin, Nor Fadilah Rajab, Syarif Husin Lubis, Ismarulyusda Ishak, Nur Zakiah Mohd Saat, Nihayah Mohammad, Mohd Jamil Mohd Rafaai, Mohd Nazir Nasrom
Format: Article
Language:English
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/12934/1/23979-76972-1-PB.pdf