Comparative evaluation of the mutagenicity and genotoxicity of smoke condensate derived from Korean cigarettes

Comparative evaluation of the mutagenicity and genotoxicity of smoke condensate derived from Korean cigarettes

Objectives Cigarette smoking is associated with carcinogenesis owing to the mutagenic and genotoxic effects of cigarette smoke. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mutagenic and genotoxic effects of Korean cigarettes using in vitro assays. Methods We selected 2 types of cigarettes (TL and TW)...

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Main Authors: Ha Ryong Kim, Jeong Eun Lee, Mi Ho Jeong, Seong Jin Choi, Kyuhong Lee, Kyu Hyuck Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Environmental Helath and Toxicology 2015-12-01
Series:Environmental Health and Toxicology
Subjects:
Cigarette smoke condensate
Mutagenicity
Genotoxicity
Ames test
Micronucleus assay
Comet assay
Online Access:http://www.e-eht.org/upload/pdf/eht-30-e2015014.pdf

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