Search for cellular stress biomarkers in lymphocytes from individuals exposed to arsenic: a pilot study

Search for cellular stress biomarkers in lymphocytes from individuals exposed to arsenic: a pilot study

The molecular mechanisms of arsenic toxicity are not fully elucidated. The Italian project SEpiAs aims at developing and validating the assay to detect stress biomarkers in individuals living in areas characterized by either natural or industrial arsenic contamination.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Scovassi A. I., Grecchi S., Cori L., Bianchi F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2013-04-01
Series:E3S Web of Conferences
Subjects:
Apoptosis
arsenic
biomonitoring
cellular stress
DNA damage
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20130121004
Description
Summary:The molecular mechanisms of arsenic toxicity are not fully elucidated. The Italian project SEpiAs aims at developing and validating the assay to detect stress biomarkers in individuals living in areas characterized by either natural or industrial arsenic contamination.
ISSN:2267-1242

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