The in vitro determination of genotoxicity in peripheral lymphocytes of welders exposed to fumes from metal arc welding

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Sener C., EROĞLU H. E.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.43, no.3, pp.411-416, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 43 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1203-95
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.411-416
  • Keywords: Gas metal arc welding, micronucleus, replication index, welder, BLOOD LYMPHOCYTES, MICRONUCLEI, ASSAYS, DAMAGE, CELLS
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: Gas metal arc welding is a widely used method in many industrial areas. In this study, the peripheral blood lymphocytes of 23 welders and 25 nonexposed subjects were monitored for genotoxicity.