Evaluation of genotoxic and cytotoxic effects of anorectic drugs in lymphocytes of obese people

Obesity is a major public health concern nowadays, as the risk of developing cancer and other chronic diseases has increased considerably in this population. Using in vitro tests (Comet Assay and Micronucleus Test), we evaluated whether lymphocytes from obese individuals (BMI: 40-62 kg / m2) are sen...

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Main Authors: Cristiano José da Silva, José Ernesto dos Santos, Catarina Satie Takahashi
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Instituto Brasileiro de Pesquisa e Ensino em Fisiologia do Exercício 2019-02-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Obesidade, Nutrição e Emagrecimento
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Online Access:http://www.rbone.com.br/index.php/rbone/article/view/919