Application of the micronucleus test and comet assay in Trachemys callirostris erythrocytes as a model for in situ genotoxic monitoring
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- 作者：Lina M. Zapataa ; zapata.lina@gmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Brian C. Bockb ; Luz Yaneth Orozcoa ; Jaime A. Palacioa
- 关键词：Genotoxicity ; Comet assay ; Micronucleus test ; Trachemys callirostris
- 刊名：Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：May 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：127
- 期：Complete
- 页码：108-116
- 全文大小：698 K
文摘
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Optimization of MN test and CA as genotoxic biomarkers in Trachemys callirostris.
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Baseline levels of DNA damage in Trachemys callirostris were established.
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Genotoxic effects were found in two natural environments of Trachemys callirostris.
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T. callirostris proved to be a promising model for in situ genotoxic monitoring.
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This data are a reference for future biomonitoring in other regions inhabited by this species.