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Markers of genotoxicity and oxidative stress in farmers exposed to pesticides
Published in Ecotoxicology and environmental safety (01-02-2018)“…The effects of chronic exposure to pesticides can lead to the development of several diseases, including different types of cancer, since the genotoxic and…”
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Iron supplementation does not aggravate impaired glucose tolerance and sugar overload-induced genotoxicity in rats
Published in Molecular and cellular biochemistry (01-08-2023)“…High sugar intake is a major risk factor for metabolic disorders. Genotoxicity is an important factor in diabetes onset, and iron (Fe) may be an aggravating…”
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Intellectual Disability in a Birth Cohort: Prevalence, Etiology, and Determinants at the Age of 4 Years
Published in Public health genomics (01-01-2016)“…Intellectual disability (ID), characterized by impairments in intellectual function and adaptive behavior, affects 1-3% of the population. Many studies…”
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Genotoxic Potential and Physicochemical Parameters of Sinos River, Southern Brazil
Published in TheScientificWorld (01-01-2013)“…The present study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical parameters and the genotoxic potential of water samples collected in the upper, middle, and lower…”
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Genomic instability in human lymphocytes from male users of crack cocaine
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (26-09-2014)“…Recent research suggests that crack cocaine use alters systemic biochemical markers, like oxidative damage and inflammation markers, but very few studies have…”
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DNA Damage: Health and Longevity
Published in Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity (01-01-2018)“…ATM kinase is a master regulator of the DNA damage response and is directly activated by ROS in addition to DNA double-stranded breaks. The variability of the…”
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Iron intake, red cell indicators of iron status, and DNA damage in young subjects
Published in Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) (01-03-2011)“…Abstract Objective This study evaluated the association between primary DNA damage and chromosomal damage with iron intake and red blood cell parameters of…”
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Chromosome Instability and Oxidative Stress Markers in Patients with Ataxia Telangiectasia and Their Parents
Published in BioMed research international (01-01-2013)“…Ataxia telangiectasia (AT) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder, inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Total blood samples were collected from 20…”
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In vivo Genotoxicity of the Pyrethroid Pesticide β-Cyfluthrin Using the Comet Assay in the Fish Bryconamericus iheringii
Published in Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C. A journal of biosciences (01-06-2012)“…Environmental pollution by pesticide residues is a major environmental concern due to the extensive use of these substances in agriculture. The insecticide…”
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DNA damage, oxidative stress, and inflammation in children with celiac disease
Published in Genetics and molecular biology (01-01-2020)“…The objective of this study was to evaluate the level of genomic instability in patients with celiac disease and to establish a relationship between…”
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DNA damage in blood leukocytes of individuals with sickle cell disease treated with hydroxyurea
Published in Mutation research (08-01-2008)“…Hydroxyurea (HU) plays an important role in the treatment of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Although HU has been associated with an increased risk of…”
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DNA damage in children and adolescents with cardiovascular disease risk factors
Published in Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências (01-09-2012)“…The risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) is related to lifestyle (e.g. diet, physical activity and smoking) as well as to genetic factors. This…”
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Are MPS II heterozygotes actually asymptomatic? A study based on clinical and biochemical data, X-inactivation analysis and imaging evaluations
Published in American journal of medical genetics. Part A (01-01-2011)“…For some X‐linked disorders the expressivity and penetrance in females are almost similar to those ones found in males. For mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS…”
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Monitoring DNA damage following radiation exposure using cytokinesis–block micronucleus method and alkaline single-cell gel electrophoresis
Published in Clinica Chimica Acta (01-09-2004)“…The structure of DNA can be damaged as a result of exposure to ionizing radiation. Determining the frequency of chromosome aberrations is a well-known method…”
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DNA damage in peripheral blood of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Published in Mutation research (10-01-2007)“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition characterized by chronic airway inflammation and remodeling, lung parenchymal inflammation, and…”
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Induction and removal of DNA damage in blood leukocytes of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus undergoing hemodialysis
Published in Mutation research (08-12-2008)“…Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with a high production of reactive oxygen species, which may cause oxidative DNA damage. High levels of genomic…”
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Assessment of DNA damage in lymphocytes of workers exposed to X-radiation using the micronucleus test and the comet assay
Published in Environmental and molecular mutagenesis (2001)“…The mutagenic and carcinogenic effects of genotoxic agents on exposed people have constituted an increasing concern. Therefore, the objective of this work was…”
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Follow-up study of the genetic damage in lymphocytes of pharmacists and nurses handling antineoplastic drugs evaluated by cytokinesis-block micronuclei analysis and single cell gel electrophoresis assay
Published in Mutation research (20-11-2000)“…A follow-up study was carried out 4 years after an initial evaluation of the micronucleus frequency in 10 healthy individuals who had been occupationally…”
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A patient presenting a 22q13 deletion associated with an apparently balanced translocation t(16;22): An illustrative case in the investigation of patients with low ARSA activity
Published in Genetics and molecular biology (01-01-2012)“…A 10-year-old speechless, mentally deficient male, with low arylsulfatase A (ARSA) activity, and presumably, methachromatic leukodystrophy, underwent genetic…”
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Vitamin C Intake Reduces the Cytotoxicity Associated with Hyperglycemia in Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
Published in BioMed research international (01-01-2013)“…Hyperglycemia leads to the formation of free radicals and advanced glycation end-products (AGEs). Antioxidants can reduce the level of protein glycation and…”
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