Mutagenicity in oral cells of individuals exposed to radiofrequency generated by different smartphones

Aim: This study aimed to investigate whether non-ionizing radiation emitted by smartphones is likely to cause genotoxic effects on oral epithelial cells. Methods: Thirty adults were distributed into two groups according to the mobile phone brand used, namely Samsung (Samsung, Seoul, South Korea) and Apple (Apple, California, USA). The material was collected with gentle swabbing of the right and left buccal mucosa using a cervical brush, then the micronucleus test was performed. Results: The Mann-Whitney test with a 5% significance level did not reveal statistically significant differences in micronuclei frequency between the exposed and non-exposed sides (p=0.251). The different brands do not seem to cause risks of inducing genetic damage because there were no statistically significant differences between them (p=0.47). Conclusion: Therefore, our results suggest no correlations of micronuclei frequency in the exposed buccal cells of mobile phone users at the exposure standard levels observed

Evaluation of the Genotoxicity of Endodontic Materials for Deciduous Teeth Using the Comet Assay

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate genotoxicity of zinc oxide, P. A. calcium hydroxide, mineral trioxide aggregate and an iodoform paste using comet assay on human lymphocytes. Material and Methods: Two positive controls were used: methyl-methanesulfonate for the P.A. calcium hydroxide and mineral trioxide aggregate; and doxorubicin for the iodoform paste and zinc oxide. There were also two negative controls: distilled water for the P.A. calcium hydroxide and mineral trioxide aggregate; and DMSO for the iodoform paste and zinc oxide. Comets were identified using fluorescence microscopy and 100 of them were counted on each of the three slides analyzed per drug test. A damage index was established, taking into consideration the score pattern that had previously been determined from the size and intensity of the comet tail. Analysis of variance, followed by Tukey's test, was used to compare the means of the DNA damage indices. Results: The DNA damage index observed for mineral trioxide aggregate (7.08 to 8.58) and P.A. calcium hydroxide (6.50 to 8.33), which were similar to negative control index. On the other hand, damage index for zinc oxide (104.7 to 218.50) and iodoform paste (115.7 to 210.7) were similar to positive control index. Conclusion: Iodoform paste and zinc oxide showed genotoxicity at all concentrations used.

Formaldehyde in occupational environments: literature review and an occupational health surveillance proposal / Formaldehído en ambientes laborales: revisión de la literatura y propuesta de vigilancia ocupacional

Abstract Introduction: Formaldehyde is a substance widely used in the industry; however, it is classified as mutagenic and carcinogenic to humans. In order to determine the risk of workers who are occupationally exposed to formaldehyde, it is necessary to monitor its environmental concentration levels and the biomarkers that allow identifying its potential health effects. Unfortunately, in Colombia there are not guidelines on occupational exposure to this substance. Objective: To review recent studies on occupational exposure to formaldehyde to design a monitoring and surveillance strategy for Colombian workers exposed to this substance. Materials and methods: A literature review was conducted in PubMed, MedLine, Science-Direct and Embase using the following search strategy: articles on occupational exposure to formaldehyde published in English or Spanish between 2013 and 2017. The following search terms were used: "occupational exposure", "formaldehyde" "mutagenicity test" y "DNA adducts" and their Spanish equivalents. Results: The initial search yielded 103 articles, of which only 36 met the inclusion criteria. Conclusions: Proper management of the risk derived from occupational exposure to formaldehyde, as well as the appropriate medical follow-up of these workers, requires the implementation of a series of interdisciplinary actions that allow the creation of a comprehensive occupational health surveillance system for workers exposed to this substance.

Resumen Introducción. El formaldehido es una sustancia ampliamente usada a nivel industrial; sin embargo, es considerada un agente mutagénico y carcinógeno para los humanos. Para determinar el grado de riesgo de los trabajadores ocupacionalmente expuestos (TOE) al formaldehido, debe hacerse un seguimiento de sus niveles de concentración ambiental y de los biomarcadores que permiten identificar su daño potencial para la salud. En Colombia, lamentablemente, no existen lineamientos respecto a la exposición ocupacional a esta sustancia. Objetivo. Revisar estudios recientes sobre exposición ocupacional a formaldehido para diseñar una estrategia de seguimiento y vigilancia de los TOE a esta sustancia en Colombia. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó una revisión de la literatura en PubMed, MedLine, ScienceDirect y Embase mediante la siguiente estrategia de búsqueda: artículos sobre exposición ocupacional a formaldehido publicados en inglés o español entre 2013 y 2017. Los términos de búsqueda fueron "occupational exposure", "formaldehyde" "mutagenicity test" y "DNA adducts" y sus equivalentes en español. Resultados. La búsqueda inicial arrojó 103 registros, sin embargo solo 36 artículos cumplieron los criterios de inclusión establecidos. Conclusiones. La gestión adecuada del riesgo derivado de la exposición ocupacional a formaldehido, asi como el seguimiento médico apropiado de estos trabajadores, requiere la implementación de una serie de acciones interdisciplinarias que permitan la creación de un sistema de vigilancia ocupacional integral de los TOE a esta sustancia.

Carcinogenicidade e mutagenicidade do malathion e seus dois análogos: uma revisão sistemática / Carcinogenicity and mutagenicity of malathion and its two analogues: a systematic review

Resumo O agrotóxico malathion vem sendo amplamente utilizado no mundo em programas de controle de arboviroses e em 2015 foi classificado pela Agência Internacional para Pesquisas em Câncer (IARC) como provável agente carcinogênico para seres humanos. Este trabalho objetivou a sistematização das evidências dos efeitos carcinogênicos e mutagênicos associados à exposição do malathion e seus análogos, malaoxon e isomalathion. A busca foi realizada nas bases de dados TOXLINE, PUBMED e SCOPUS por artigos originais publicados de 1983 a 2015. Do total de 273 artigos elegíveis, foram selecionados 73. Os resultados dos estudos in vitro e in vivo evidenciaram danos genéticos e cromossômicos provocados pelo malathion; os estudos epidemiológicos evidenciaram associações significativamente positivas para cânceres de tireóide, de mama, e ovariano em mulheres na menopausa. Estas evidências do efeito carcinogênico do malathion devem ser considerados diante de sua utilização em programas de controle de arboviroses.

Abstract Malathion has been widely used worldwide in arbovirus control programs. In 2015, it was classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a probable carcinogen to humans. This work aimed to systematize the evidence of the carcinogenic and mutagenic effects associated with the exposure of malathion and its analogs, malaoxon and isomalathion. The search was carried out in Toxline, PubMed and Scopus databases for original papers published from 1983 to 2015. In all, 73 papers were selected from a total of 273 eligible papers. The results of in vitro and in vivo studies showed mainly genetic and chromosomal damages caused by malathion. The epidemiological studies evidenced significant positive associations for thyroid, breast, and ovarian cancers in menopausal women. This evidence of the carcinogenic effect of malathion should be considered before its use in arbovirus control programs.

Modified comet assay with Giemsa staining: a suitable method for assessing genotoxicity in rats / Ensaio cometa modificado com coloração de Giemsa: um método adequado para avaliar a genotoxicidade em ratos

The present study tested a comet assay that was modified for compatibility with Giemsa staining to assess the drug genotoxicity in the peripheral blood of rats. We analysed the peripheral blood of 16 female Wistar rats (N=8 rats/group) from a control group and from a group that was treated with an intraperitoneal injection of 50mg cyclophosphamide/kg. The comet assay was carried out with modifications of the blood volume and immersion time in the lysing solution and different combinations of electrophoresis conditions (running time, voltage and current), to Giemsa staining. The lysing time and electrophoresis conditions allowed for the expression of all classes of DNA damage during the electrophoresis run, and the comets were efficiently stained with Giemsa. The technique showed high reproducibility for the DNA classes. The results demonstrate that the modified comet assay with Giemsa staining can be standardized for routine laboratory procedures using a 20µL blood sample, 3h and 30min immersions in the lysing solution and electrophoresis runs with 23 to 25 V and 310 and 360mA of electrical current. The modified comet assay with Giemsa staining that was described in the present study was standardized to be applied in the laboratory routine.(AU)

O presente estudo testou um ensaio cometa modificado para a coloração de Giemsa para avaliar a genotoxicidade de fármacos no sangue periférico de ratos. Analisou-se o sangue periférico de 16 ratas Wistar (n=8 ratas/grupo) de um grupo controle e de um grupo que foi tratado com uma injeção intraperitoneal de 50mg/kg pv. de ciclofosfamida. O ensaio cometa foi realizado com modificações do volume sanguíneo e do tempo de imersão na solução de lise, bem como com diferentes combinações de condições de eletroforese (tempo de corrida, tensão e corrente), para coloração de Giemsa. O tempo de lise e as condições de eletroforese permitiram a expressão de todas as classes de danos no DNA durante a corrida de eletroforese, e os cometas foram eficientemente corados com Giemsa. A técnica mostrou alta reprodutibilidade para as classes de DNA. Os resultados demonstram que o ensaio cometa modificado com coloração de Giemsa foi padronizado para procedimentos laboratoriais de rotina usando-se uma amostra de sangue de 20µL, 3h30min de imersão na solução de lise e eletroforese com 23 a 25 V e 310 e 360mA. O ensaio cometa modificado com coloração de Giemsa descrito foi padronizado para ser aplicado na rotina laboratorial.(AU)

Exposição ambiental/ocupacional aos agrotóxicos em gestantes residentes em um município rural / Environmental/occupational exposure to pesticides of pregnant women living in a countryside municipality / Exposición ambiental/ocupacional a los agrotóxicos en gestantes residentes en un municipio rural

Objective: The study's goal has been to analyze if environmental or occupational exposure to pesticides can produce changes in pregnant women living in a countryside municipality. Methods: The participants of this study were twenty-three pregnant women, who both answered a questionnaire and donated biological material in order to perform Micronucleus (MN) Tests in lymphocytes, oral epithelial cells, and also for measuring the enzyme activity of erythrocyte acetylcholinesterase. Results: Considering the total analyzed samples, the following was found: an average of 8 ± 2.92 MN/1000 oral epithelial cells from urban participants; an average of 6.82 ± 3.43 MN/1000 oral epithelial cells from rural participants; and 100% of the microscope slides contained cells with two MN, which shows high intensity lesions to the DNA. There was found a high frequency of spontaneous abortions (34.8%), greater than in Brazil. Conclusion: The exposure of pregnant women living in a countryside municipality to pesticides may increase the rate of spontaneous abortions, as well as the chances of mutagenic effects

Objetivo: Analisar se a exposição ambiental ou ocupacional aos agrotóxicos causa alterações em gestantes residentes em um município rural. Métodos: Compuseram a amostra 23 gestantes, que responderam a um questionário e doaram amostras biológicas para a realização dos testes de micronúcleos (MN) em linfócitos, em células do epitélio oral, e para a dosagem da atividade da enzima acetilcolinesterase eritrocitária. Resultados: Obteve-se uma média de 8 ± 2,92 MN/1000 células do epitélio oral analisadas em amostras de participantes da zona urbana, 6,82 ± 3,43 MN/1000 de participantes da zona rural, e 100% das lâminas continham células com dois MN, o que demonstra lesões ao DNA de maior intensidade. Encontrou-se uma frequência elevada de casos de abortos espontâneos (34,8%), superior à encontrada no Brasil. Conclusão: A exposição de gestantes residentes em um município rural aos agrotóxicos eleva a taxa de abortos espontâneos, bem como as chances de ocorrência de efeitos mutagênicos

Objetivo: Analizar si la exposición ambiental o ocupacional a los agrotóxicos causa cambios en gestantes residentes en un municipio rural. Métodos: Compusieron la muestra 23 gestantes, que respondieron a un cuestionario y donaron muestras biológicas para la realización de las pruebas de micronúcleos (MN) en linfocitos, en células del epitelio oral, y para la dosificación de la actividad de la enzima acetilcolinesterasa eritrocitaria. Resultados: Se obtuvieron una media de 8 ± 2,92 MN / 1000 células del epitelio oral analizadas en muestras de participantes de la zona urbana, 6,82 ± 3,43 MN / 1000 de participantes de la zona rural, y el 100% de las láminas contenían células con dos MN, lo que demuestra lesiones al ADN de mayor intensidad. Se encontró una frecuencia elevada de casos de abortos espontáneos (34,8%), superior a la encontrada en Brasil. Conclusión: La exposición de gestantes residentes en un municipio rural a los agrotóxicos eleva la tasa de abortos espontáneos, así como las posibilidades de ocurrencia de efectos mutagênicos

Efeitos citotóxicos do aripiprazol nas linhagens celulares MKN45 e NIH3T3 e efeitos genotóxicos nos linfócitos sanguíneos periféricos humanos / Cytotoxic effects of aripiprazole on mkn45 and nih3t3 cell lines and genotoxic effects on human peripheral blood lymphocytes

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Gastric cancer is known as the fourth most common cancer. Current treatments for cancer have damaged the sensitive tissues of the healthy body, and in many cases, cancer will be recurrent. Therefore, need for treatments that are more effective is well felt. Researchers have recently shifted their attention towards antipsychotic dopamine antagonists to treat cancer. The anticancer activities of aripiprazole remain unknown. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of aripiprazole on gastric cancer and normal cell lines. METHODS: In this regard, the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of aripiprazole were investigated in MKN45 and NIH3T3 cell lines by methyl tetrazolium assay and on peripheral blood lymphocytes by micronucleus assay. For this purpose, cells were cultured in 96 wells plate. Stock solutions of aripiprazole and cisplatin were prepared. After cell incubation with different concentrations of aripiprazole (1, 10, 25, 50, 100 and 200 μL), methyl tetrazolium solution was added. For micronucleus assay fresh blood was added to RPMI culture medium 1640 supplemented, and different concentrations of aripiprazole (50, 100 and 200 μL) were added. RESULTS: The finding of present study showed that the IC50 of aripiprazole in the cancer cell line (21.36 μg/mL) was lower than that in the normal cell line (54.17 μg/mL). Moreover, the micronucleus assay showed that the frequency of micronuclei of aripiprazole at concentrations below 200 μM was much less than cisplatin. CONCLUSION: Aripiprazole can be a good cytotoxic compound and good candidate for further studies of cancer therapy.

RESUMO CONTEXTO: O câncer gástrico é conhecido como o quarto câncer mais comum. Os tratamentos atuais para o câncer danificaram os tecidos sensíveis do corpo saudável e, em muitos casos, o cancro será recorrente. Portanto, a necessidade de tratamentos que são mais eficazes é desejada. Recentemente, os pesquisadores mudaram sua atenção para os antagonistas antipsicóticos da dopamina para tratar o câncer. As atividades anticâncer de aripiprazol permanecem desconhecidas. OBJETIVO: Este estudo objetivou avaliar a eficácia e a segurança do aripiprazol no câncer gástrico e nas linhagens celulares normais. MÉTODOS: A este respeito, a citotoxicidade e a genotoxicidade do aripiprazol foram investigadas em linhas celulares MKN45 e NIH3T3 por ensaio de metil tetrazólio e em linfócitos periféricos de sangue por ensaio de micronúcleos. Para este efeito, as células foram cultivadas em 96 placas. As soluções de estoque de aripiprazol e cisplatina foram preparadas. Após incubação celular com diferentes concentrações de aripiprazol (1, 10, 25, 50, 100 e 200 μL), a solução de metil tetrazólio foi adicionada. Para o ensaio do micronúcleo o sangue fresco foi adicionado ao meio de cultura RPMI 1640 suplementado, e as concentrações diferentes de aripiprazole (50, 100 e 200 μL) foram adicionadas. RESULTADOS: O presente estudo mostrou que o IC50 de aripiprazol na linhagem celular cancerosa (21,36 μg/mL) foi menor do que na linha celular normal (54,17 μg/ mL). Além disso, o ensaio de micronúcleos demonstrou que a frequência de micronúcleos de aripiprazol em concentrações inferiores a 200 μM foi muito inferior à cisplatina. CONCLUSÃO: O aripiprazol pode ser um bom composto citotóxico e bom candidato para estudos adicionais da terapia do câncer.

Evaluation of hydroxyurea genotoxicity in patients with sickle cell disease / Avaliação da indução de genotoxicidade pela hidroxiureia em pacientes com doença falciforme

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the induction of DNA damage in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with sickle cell disease, SS and SC genotypes, treated with hydroxyurea. Methods The study subjects were divided into two groups: one group of 22 patients with sickle cell disease, SS and SC genotypes, treated with hydroxyurea, and a Control Group composed of 24 patients with sickle cell disease who were not treated with hydroxyurea. Peripheral blood samples were submitted to peripheral blood mononuclear cell isolation to assess genotoxicity by the cytokinesis-block micronucleus cytome assay, in which DNA damage biomarkers - micronuclei, nucleoplasmic bridges and nuclear buds - were counted. Results Patients with sickle cell disease treated with hydroxyurea had a mean age of 25.4 years, whereas patients with sickle cell disease not treated with hydroxyurea had a mean age of 17.6 years. The mean dose of hydroxyurea used by the patients was 12.8mg/kg/day, for a mean period of 44 months. The mean micronucleus frequency per 1,000 cells of 8.591±1.568 was observed in the Hydroxyurea Group and 10.040±1.003 in the Control Group. The mean frequency of nucleoplasmic bridges per 1,000 cells and nuclear buds per 1,000 cells for the hydroxyurea and Control Groups were 0.4545±0.1707 versus 0.5833±0.2078, and 0.8182±0.2430 versus 0.9583±0.1853, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between groups. Conclusion In the study population, patients with sickle cell disease treated with the standard dose of hydroxyurea treatment did not show evidence of DNA damage induction.

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar o efeito da indução de danos ao DNA em células monocelulares do sangue periférico de pacientes com doença falciforme, genótipos SS e SC, tratados com hidroxiureia. Métodos Os sujeitos da pesquisa foram divididos em dois grupos: um de 22 pacientes com doença falciforme genótipos SS e SC tratados com hidroxiureia, e o outro controle, composto por 24 pacientes com doença falciforme que não eram tratados com o fármaco. As amostras de sangue periférico foram submetidas ao isolamento de células mononucleares do sangue periférico para avaliação da genotoxicidade pelo ensaio de micronúcleo citoma com bloqueio da citocinese, tendo sido quantificados os biomarcadores de danos ao DNA - micronúcleos, pontes nucleoplasmáticas e brotamento nuclear. Resultados Os pacientes com doença falciforme tratados com hidroxiureia apresentaram média de idade de 25,4 anos, enquanto aqueles com doença falciforme não tratados com hidroxiureia tiveram média de idade de 17,6 anos. A dose média de hidroxiureia utilizada pelos pacientes foi de 12,8mg/kg/dia, por período médio de 44 meses. A frequência média de micronúcleos por 1.000 células de 8,591±1,568 foi observada no Grupo Hidroxiureia e de 10,040±1,003 no Grupo Controle. Adicionalmente, a frequência média de pontes nucleoplasmáticas por 1.000 células e brotamento nuclear por 1.000 células para o Grupo Hidroxiureia e Controle foi de 0,4545±0,1707 versus 0,5833±0,2078, e de 0,8182±0,2430 versus 0,9583±0,1853, respectivamente. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos. Conclusão Na população estudada de pacientes com doença falciforme com tratamento em dose padrão de hidroxiureia, não houve evidência de indução de danos ao DNA.

Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of calcium silicate-based cements on an osteoblast lineage

Abstract Several calcium silicate-based biomaterials have been developed in recent years, in addition to Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA). The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and apoptosis/necrosis in human osteoblast cells (SAOS-2) of pure calcium silicate-based cements (CSC) and modified formulations: modified calcium silicate-based cements (CSCM) and three resin-based calcium silicate cements (CSCR1) (CSCR 2) (CSCR3). The following tests were performed after 24 hours of cement extract exposure: methyl-thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT), apoptosis/necrosis assay and comet assay. The negative control (CT-) was performed with untreated cells, and the positive control (CT+) used hydrogen peroxide. The data for MTT and apoptosis were submitted to analysis of variance and Bonferroni's posttest (p < 0.05), and the data for the comet assay analysis, to the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests (p < 0.05). The MTT test showed no significant difference among the materials in 2 mg/mL and 10 mg/mL concentrations. CSCR3 showed lower cell viability at 10 mg/mL. Only CSC showed lower cell viability at 50 mg/mL. CSCR1, CSCR2 and CSCR3 showed a higher percentage of initial apoptosis than the control in the apoptosis test, after 24 hours exposure. The same cements showed no genotoxicity in the concentration of 2 mg/mL, with the comet assay. CSC and CSCR2 were also not genotoxic at 10 mg/mL. All experimental materials showed viability with MTT. CSC and CSCR2 presented a better response to apoptosis and genotoxicity evaluation in the 10 mg/mL concentration, and demonstrated a considerable potential for use as reparative materials.

Micronucleus test in peripheral blood of rats treated with hyperbaric oxygen after subtotal splenectomy preserving the lower pole

PURPOSE: To assess the mutagenic potential of the oxygen inhalation therapy (HBO), by means of the micronucleus test, performed in peripheral blood of rats that underwent subtotal splenectomy with lower pole preservation (ESTPI), after HBO sessions or simulations. METHODS: Eighteen male Wistar rats, were distributed into three groups of six animals: group 1 - submitted to ESTPI and HBO sessions; group 2 - submitted to ESTPI and HBO simulations; group 3 - underwent cyclophosphamide administration. In groups 1 and 2, blood samples from the animals' tails were collected before surgery (T0) and immediately after the 13th HBO session or simulation (T1). In group 3, tail blood samples were collected from animals before (T0) and 24 hours after (T1) cyclophosphamide (CP) delivery. The number of micronucleated normochromatic erythrocytes (MNNCE) was determined by blind counting 2000 normochromatic erythrocytes (NCE) per animal. RESULTS: Micronuclei average after CP delivery in group 3 was higher than before its use, thus confirming the mutagenic activity of this drug (p=0.01). In groups 1 and 2, no significant difference in the average of Micronuclei was observed when comparing it to blood samples before and after the 13th HBO session or simulation. CONCLUSION: The treatment protocol used in this study did not induce Micronucleus formation in animals submitted to ESTPI and HBO treatment or simulation. .

Evaluation of genotoxicity induced by repetitive administration of local anaesthetics: an experimental study in rats / Avaliação da genotoxicidade induzida pela administração repetida de anestésicos locais: um estudo experimental em ratos / Evaluación de la genotoxicidad inducida por la administración repetida de anestésicos locales: un estudio experimental en ratones

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Previous studies regarding the effects of some local anaesthetics have suggested that these agents can cause genetic damage. However, they have not been tested for genotoxicity related to repetitive administration. The aim of this study was to evaluate the genotoxic potential of local anaesthetics upon repetitive administration. METHODS: 80 male Wistar rats were divided into: group A - 16 rats intraperitoneally injected with lidocaine hydrochloride 2%; group B - 16 rats IP injected with mepivacaine 2%; group C - 16 rats intraperitoneally injected with articaine 4%; group D - 16 rats IP injected with prilocaine 3% (6.0 mg/kg); group E - 8 rats subcutaneously injected with a single dose of cyclophosphamide; and group F - 8 rats intraperitoneally injected with saline. Eight rats from groups A to D received a single dose of anaesthetic on Day 1 of the experiment; the remaining rats were dosed once a day for 5 days. RESULTS: The median number of micronuclei in the local anaesthetics groups exposed for 1 or 5 days ranged from 0.00 to 1.00, in the cyclophosphamide-exposed group was 10.00, and the negative control group for 1 and 5 days was 1.00 and 0.00, respectively (p < 0.0001). A significant difference in the number of micronuclei was observed between the cyclophosphamide group and all local anaesthetic groups (p = 0.0001), but not between the negative control group and the local anaesthetic groups (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: No genotoxicity effect was observed upon repetitive exposure to any of the local anaesthetics evaluated. .

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Estudos anteriores sobre os efeitos de alguns anestésicos locais sugeriram que esses agentes podem causar alterações genéticas. No entanto, esses agentes não são testados para genotoxicidade relacionada à administração repetida. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o potencial genotóxico de anestésicos locais após repetidas administrações. MÉTODOS: 80 ratos Wistar machos foram alocados em: grupo A - 16 ratos receberam injeção por via intraperitoneal (IP) de cloridrato de lidocaína a 2%; grupo B - 16 ratos receberam injeção IP com mepivacaína a 2%; grupo C - 16 ratos receberam injeção IP de articaína a 4%; grupo D - 16 ratos receberam injeção IP de prilocaína a 3% (6 mg kg-1); grupo E - oito ratos receberam injeção subcutânea em dose única de ciclofosfamida; grupo F - oito ratos receberam injeção IP com solução salina. Oito ratos dos grupos de A a D receberam uma dose única de anestésico no Dia 1 da experiência; os ratos restantes foram dosados uma vez por dia durante cinco dias. RESULTADOS: A mediana do número de micronúcleos nos grupos com anestésicos locais expostos por um ou cinco dias variou de 0 a 1; no grupo exposto à ciclofosfamida foi de 10 e no grupo controle negativo no primeiro e quinto dias foi de 1 e 0, respectivamente (p < 0,0001). Uma diferença significativa foi observada no número de micronúcleos entre o grupo ciclofosfamida e todos os grupos com anestésicos locais (p = 0,0001), mas não entre o grupo controle negativo e os grupos com anestésicos locais (p > 0,05). CONCLUSÃO: Nenhum efeito de genotoxicidade foi observado após a exposição repetida a qualquer um dos anestésicos locais avaliados. .

JUSTIFICACIÓN Y OBJETIVOS: Estudios previos sobre los efectos de algunos anestésicos locales han mostrado que esos agentes pueden causar alteraciones genéticas. Sin embargo, esos agentes no son testados para la genotoxicidad relacionada con la administración repetida. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el potencial genotóxico de anestésicos locales después de repetidas administraciones. MÉTODOS: 80 ratones Wistar machos se dividieron en: grupo A: 16 ratones que recibieron inyección por vía intraperitoneal (IP) de clorhidrato de lidocaína al 2%; grupo B: 16 ratones a los que se les administró inyección IP con mepivacaína al 2%; grupo C: 16 ratones que recibieron inyección IP de articaína al 4%; grupo D: 16 ratones a los que se les administró inyección IP de prilocaína al 3% (6 mg/kg); grupo E: 8 ratones que recibieron inyección subcutánea en dosis única de ciclofosfamida; grupo F: 8 ratones que recibieron inyección IP con solución salina. Ocho ratones de los grupos A a D recibieron una dosis única de anestésico el primer día de la experiencia; los ratones restantes se dosificaron una vez por día durante 5 días. RESULTADOS: La mediana del número de micronúcleos en los grupos con anestésicos locales expuestos durante uno o 5 días varió de 0 a 1; en el grupo expuesto a la ciclofosfamida fue de 10 y en el grupo control negativo en el primero y quinto día fue de 1 y 0 respectivamente (p < 0,0001). Se observó una diferencia significativa en el número de micronúcleos entre el grupo ciclofosfamida y todos los grupos con anestésicos locales (p = 0,0001), pero no entre el grupo control negativo y los grupos con anestésicos locales (p > 0,05). CONCLUSIÓN: Ningún efecto de genotoxicidad fue observado después de la exposición repetida a cualquiera de los anestésicos locales evaluados. .

Assessment of methyl methacrylate genotoxicity by the micronucleus test

The aim of this study was to evaluate the genotoxic potential of methyl methacrylate (MMA) vapor by simulating standard occupational exposure of 8 hours per day and using the micronucleus test. We used 32 adult male Wistar rats divided into three groups: A - 16 rats exposed to MMA for 8 hours a day, B - Eight rats receiving single subcutaneous doses of cyclophosphamide on the first day of the experiment (positive control), C - Eight rats receiving only water and food ad libitum (negative control). Eight rats from group A and all of the rats from groups B and C were sacrificed 24 hours after beginning the experiment (acute exposure in group A). The remaining animals in group A were sacrificed 5 days after the experiment began (repeated exposure assessment in group A, simulating occupational exposure 40 hours/week). Femoral bone marrow was collected from each rat at the time of sacrifice for use in the micronucleus test. Two slides were completed per animal and were stained with Giemsa staining. Two thousand polychromatic erythrocytes were counted per animal. The Kruskal-Wallis test followed by a multiple comparisons test (Dunn test) was used for statistical analysis. The median number of micronuclei was 7.00 in the group exposed to MMA for 1 day, 2.00 in the group exposed to MMA for 5 days, 9.00 in the group exposed to cyclophosphamide (positive control) and 0.756 in the negative control group (p < 0.0001). MMA was genotoxic when measured after 1 day of exposure but was not evidently genotoxic after 5 days.

Actividad mutagénica y genotóxica en el material particulado fracción respirable MP2,5 en Pamplona, Norte de Santander, Colombia / Mutagenic and genotoxic activity of particulate matter MP2,5 in Pamplona, North Santander, Colombia

Objetivo: estudiar las actividades mutagénica y genotóxica del material particulado fracción respirable MP2,5 del aire de Pamplona, Norte de Santander. Materiales y métodos: el MP2,5 fue monitorizado con un equipo Partisol 2025 con filtros de cuarzo Plus Palmflex. Los filtros se sometieron a dos tipos de extracción: Soxhlet que utiliza diclorometano y acetona y extracción por ultrasonido que utiliza diclorometano, acetona y una mezcla de ambos. A los extractos obtenidos se les determinaron las actividades mutagénica y genotóxica. Resultados: por primera vez en Colombia, se reportan las actividades mutagénica y genotóxica asociadas con el MP2,5 captado cerca de una vía vehicular en Pamplona, Norte de Santander. El ensayo mediante el test de Ames usando las cepas TA98 y TA100 de Salmonella typhimurium mostró alta actividad mutagénica directa de los extractos analizados. También fue alta la genotoxicidad inducida por MP2,5 y evaluada con el ensayo cometa. Conclusión: el MP2,5 presente en las muestras de aire de la ciudad de Pamplona constituye un factor de riesgo para la población expuesta, debido a que puede inducir mutaciones y además llegar hasta el núcleo de linfocitos humanos y causarles daño genotóxico.

Objective: To study the mutagenic and genotoxic activities of particulate material MP2,5 collected in Pamplona, Norte de Santander, Colombia. Materials and methods: MP2,5 was monitored by means of a Partisol 2025 sequential air sampler with Plus Palmflex quartz filters. The latter were subjected to two extraction procedures: Soxhlet extraction using dichloromethane-acetone; and ultrasonic extraction using dichloromethane, acetone and dichloromethane/ acetone mix. The mutagenic and genotoxic activities were determined for each extract. Results: This is the first study conducted in Colombia that reports the mutagenic and genotoxic activities associated with particulate matter (MP2,5) taken from vehicular emissions in Pamplona, Norte de Santander. The mutagenic assay determined by the Ames test using Salmonella typhimurium strains TA98 and TA100 showed a high direct mutagenic activity in the analyzed extracts. On the other hand, the genotoxic activity, determined by means of the comet assay, was high too. Conclusion: Particulate material (MP2,5) present in air samples in Pamplona (northeastern Colombia) is a risk factor for the exposed population because it can directly induce mutations and also cause genotoxic damage.

Avaliação do potencial genotóxico e cancerígeno do lodo de estação de tratamento de esgoto (LETE) em sistemas experimentais in vivo / In vivo evaluation of the carcinogenic potential of sewage sludge from a urban wastewater treatment plant in experimental systems

A rápida oxidação da matéria orgânica dos solos tropicais é mais uma evidência da grande vantagem do uso de biossólidos como condicionadores, capazes de melhorar as características físicas, químicas e biológicas do solo com grandes reflexos na produtividade agrícola. Portanto, o presente projeto objetivou averiguar o potencial genotóxico e cancerígeno dos lotes do Lodo de Estação de Tratamento de Esgoto (LETE) gerado em uma ETE prédefinida na região da bacia hidrográfica Piracicaba, Capivari e Jundiaí (PCJ1). Estes dados poderão fornecer subsídios para a avaliação do risco das populações humanas e o meio ambiente expostas ao LETE. Foram utilizados 140 ratos Wistar machos com 8 semanas de idade, expostos, via ração, a concentrações de 10.000 e 50.000ppm de LETE, durante 6 e 8 semanas, com os iniciadores DEN (N-dietilnitrosamina) e DMH (1,2- dimetilhidrazina), conforme citado nos respectivos protocolos (Figuras 4 e 5). A avaliação toxicológica do lodo de esgoto desenvolvida pelo Núcleo de Avaliação do Impacto Ambiental Sobre a Saúde Humana (TOXICAM), enfocou os parâmetros toxicológicos, como seu potencial genotóxico, pelos testes do cometa e micronúcleo em sangue periférico e medula óssea e carcinogenicidade pelos ensaios de FCA e FHA. Os dois ensaios foram divididos em 4 grupos (FCA- GI=Controle Negativo, GII=Controle Positivo/DMH III=10.000ppmLETE e GIV=50.000ppmLETE); (FHAGI= Controle Negativo, GII=Controle Positivo/DEN, GIII=10.000ppmLETE e GIV=50.000ppmLETE). Entretanto, na 3ª semana foi realizada hepatectomia parcial em todos os animais dos respectivos grupos do ensaio de FHA. No teste do cometa foram utilizados 10 animais como controle positivo (controle interno - MNU-N-metil-N-nitrosourea), e 10 animais como controle negativo nos respectivos ensaios (FCA e FHA). Os testes em questão indicaram que o LETE não promove aumento do número de criptas...

Fast oxidation of organic matter on tropical soils is another evidence of the great advantage of using biosolids as conditioners once they are able to improve biological, chemical and physical characteristics of the soil with remarkable consequences on agricultural productivity. Therefore, the present project aimed at verifying genotoxic and carcinogenic potential plots of sludge from sewage treatment plants in a pre-defined watershed region at Piracicaba, Capivari and Jundiaí (PCJ1). These data may provide support to evaluate risks on human populations and the environment exposed to sludge from sewage treatment plants. In the study, 140 Wistar male rats, 8 weekold, were used. They were exposed, via chow, to a 10.000 and 50.000 ppm concentration of sludge from sewage treatment plants during 6 to 8 weeks with DEN initiators (diethylnitrosamine) and DMH (1,2-dimethylhydrazine) as mentioned in protocols (Figures 4 and 5). Toxicological evaluation of LETE developed by Center of Evaluation of Environmental Impact on Human Health (TOXICAM) focused toxicological parameters with its genotoxic potential by comet and micronucleus assays on peripheral blood and bone marrow in Wistar rats and carcinogenicity using ACF and AHF assays. Both assays were divided into 4 groups (ACF- GI=Negative Control, GII=Positive Control/DMH III=10.000ppmLETE and GIV=50.000ppmLETE); (AHF-GI=Negative Control, GII=Positive Positive/DEN, GIII=10.000ppmLETE and GIV=50.000ppmLETE). Therefore, on the 3rd week partial hepatectomy was performed in every animal from AHF assays respective groups. assays and to FCA comet test, using MNU (N-methyl-N-nitrosourea) as positive control. The tests in question indicated that the SS not promote increased number of aberrant crypts in the colon, number and area of foci of altered hepatocytes in the liver, lesions in DNA (comet), and also, significantly increased the frequency of micronucleus in...

Estudo das propriedades anticâncer da piplartina / Studying the anticancer properties of piplartine

A piplartina é um alcalóide/amida conhecido encontrado em espécies do gênero Piper com propriedade citotóxica interessante. Para avaliar o seu potencial antineoplásico, um estudo farmacológico de suas propriedades anticâncer foi realizado em vários modelos biológicos. A piplartina apresentou potente atividade citotóxica em todas as linhagens tumorais testadas. Por comparação da citotoxicidade de moléculas com estruturas relacionadas com a piplartina, foi identificado que a presença da carbolina α,β-insaturada do anel amídico é essencial para a sua atividade citotóxica. Em células mononucleares de sangue periférico de doadores saudáveis expostas a piplartina induziu apoptose em células leucêmicas HL-60, com participação da via intrínseca, de maneira dependente da concentração, como observado pelo padrão de morfologia celular, integridade da membrana citoplasmática, alteração no potencial transmembrânico da mitocôndria e aumento da fragmentação do DNA. Na análise do ciclo celular, foi observado bloqueio na fase G2. A piplartina foi capaz de induzir dano ao DNA em células V79, como observado pelo ensaio do cometa alcalino e neutro. Seu mecanismo de ação genotóxico parece ser semelhante ao da sua atividade citotóxica. Não foi observada atividade mutagênica, com ou sem ativação metabólica (S9), nas linhagens de Salmonella (modelo procariótico) testadas. Por outro lado, a piplartina foi mutagênica e recombinogênica em linhagens de Saccharomyces cerevisiae (modelo eucariótico)...

A study of genetic toxicity of a neotype in situ polymeric injectable artificial prosthetic nucleus pulposus / 解放军医学杂志

Objective To detect the genetic toxicity of a neotype in situ polymeric injectable artificial prosthetic nucleus pulposus.Methods The artificial prosthetic nucleus pulposus was soaked for preparing the leaching liquor which was used for tests of genetic toxicity.Salmonella typhimurium reverse mutation test(Ames Test),mammalian cell chromosome aberration(CA) test utilizing Chinese hamster ovary cells(CHO),and mouse micronucleus(MN) test were performed to detect the genetic toxicity of the extraction,including the effects on DNA,chromosome aberration and genetic mutation.Results The number of reverse mutation strains,from five strains of every dosage group,was all lower than half of quantum of control group,with or without the addition of S9,in the Ames Test,which assessed as negative.In CA test,no significant difference of chromosome aberration rate existed among the high,medium and low concentration group,while the CA rate of all the three groups was lower than that of the negative group(P0.05),but significantly lower than that of the positive control group(P

Antagonism of Water-soluble Compounds of Salvia to Cr(Ⅵ)-induced Genetic Toxicity in Vicia faba Root Tip Cells / 环境与健康杂志

Objective To study the antagonism of water-soluble compounds of salvia-salvianolic acid A(SalA),salvianolic acid B(SalB) and catechu aldehyde(CA) to Cr(Ⅵ) induced genetic toxicity in Vicia faba root tip cells.Methods The root tip of Vicia faba were treated with SalA,SalB,CA(5-1000 ?g/ml) and every compound combined with 100 ?g/ml Cr(Ⅵ) respectively,and with distilled water as control group.The micronucleus rate(MNR),the mitotic index(MI) and the chromosome aberration rate(CAR) of Vicia faba root tip cells were observed by micronucleus assay and chromosome aberration assay.Results Compared with control group,treatments of 50,100 ?g/ml SalA,50 ?g/ml SalB,100,500 ?g/ml CA significantly increased MI(P

Genetic Toxicity of Magnesium Sulfate to Root Tip Cells of Vicia faba / 环境与健康杂志

Objective To study the genetic toxicity of magnesium sulfate to the root tip cells of Vicia faba. Methods The root tip cells of Vicia faba with 1.5-2 cm root tip were taken as the subjects and were exposed to magnesium sulfate of different concentrations(0.50%-2.00%) for 6 h. In the other test,the cells were treated with 1.5% magnesium sulfate for 2,4,6,8 and 10 hours respectively. The distilled water and potassium dichromate (0.05%) were used as the negative and positive control respectively. The micronucleus and the chromosomal aberration were calculated after 24 hours of culture. Results Compared with the negative control group,0.1%,0.15%,0.175% and 0.2% of magnesium sulfate increased the micronucleus and 0.05%,0.1%,0.15%,0.175%,0.2% of magnesium sulfate increased the chromosomal aberration in Vicia faba root tip cells. Compared with the control group (0 h),both of the micronucleus and the chromosomal aberration of Vicia faba root tip cells increased (P

Studies on mutagenicity of alternariol monomethyl ether in V_(79) chinese hamster cells / 中国病理生理杂志

Alternariol monomethyl ether(AME) was isolated, purified and crystallized from the extracts of the corn inoculated with Alternaria alternata which was separated from the contaminated rice in the high incidence area of esophageal cancer, Lixian County. AME is one of the major metabolic products of A. alternata. In this paper, the mutagenic potency of AME was detected with the V_(79) Chinese hamster cells. The experimental results showed that with or without rat liver microsomes (S-9), AME could induce 6-Thioguanine resistant (6-TG~r) mutation in V_(79) cells and their dose-effect curves were similar. The mutagenicity of AME without S-9 was stronger than that of AME with S-9. So it is considered that AME is a direct mutagen which doesn' t need to be activited metabolically by S-9. AME may play an important role in the etiology of esophageal cancer.