1. [The Buccal Epithelium as Environmental Indicator].
- Author
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Korsakov AV, Yablokov AV, Troshin VP, and Mikhalev VP
- Subjects
- Child, Female, Humans, Male, Mouth Mucosa drug effects, Mouth Mucosa radiation effects, Mouth Mucosa cytology, Radioactive Pollutants adverse effects, Water Pollutants, Chemical adverse effects
- Abstract
The use of the buccal mucosa cell micronucleus test for comparison of chemical, radiation, and radiation-chemical environmental pollution has been considered. The combined impact of chemical and radiation factors has been found to cause additive effects, synergism, and inhibition. It has been noted that the cytogenetic characteristics of the buccal epithelium may be used as a "biological dosimeter" of the total level of environmental pollution.
- Published
- 2015