Chromosome aberrations in lymphocytes and clastogenic factors in plasma detected in Belarus children 10 years after Chernobyl accident
Author: Gemignani, Federica / Ballardin, Michela / Maggiani, Francesca / Rossi, Anna M / Antonelli, A / Barale, Roberto
Reference: Mutation Research/Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis, 446 (2), p.245-253, Dec 1999
doi: 10.1016/S1383-5718(99)00194-1
Keywords: Chromosome aberrant cells; Lymphocytes; Clastogenic factors; Belarus; Chernobyl accident
Abstract: In 1996, 10 years after Chernobyl accident, a cytogenetic analysis was carried out to assess whether chromosome aberrant cells (CA) were still detectable in the lymphocytes and clastogenic factors (CFs) were present in the plasma of children coming from Gomel (Belarus), one of the most heavily contaminated regions. Furthermore, the possible contribution of plasmatic CFs to the amount of CA was investigated. The presence of CA was examined in the lymphocytes from 29 thyroid tumour-affected children and 41 healthy children (local controls). Thirty healthy children living in Pisa (Italy) were enrolled in the study as additional controls from an uncontaminated area….
URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1383571899001941
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