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• Inhibitory effect of dibenzoylmethane on mutagenicity of food-derived heterocyclic amine mutagens

  Authors:Shishu, A.K. Singla, and I.P. KaurFrom:Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology (Vol. 10, Issue 6-7) Peer-Reviewed

  July-August 20033,600 words Article Summary Dibenzoylmethane (DBM), a structural analogue of curcumin (a bioactive phytochemical present in a widely used spice turmeric) was screened for its inhibitory effect against seven cooked food mutagens...

• Mutagenicity evaluation to UV filters of benzophenone-6, benzophenone-8, and 4-methylbenzylidene camphor by Ames test.

  Authors:Jing Zhang, Zhou-Tao Pei, Ya-Ni Zhao, Meng Zhang, Li-Ling Zhang, Wen-Qiang Wang, et al.From:PLoS ONE (Vol. 16, Issue 9) Peer-Reviewed

  Sept. 2, 20215,433 words Report 1250LBenzophenone (BPs) and 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor are used as ultraviolet (UV) filters to protect the skin and hair in personal care products. The discharging of the three chemicals may endanger the receiving water...

• Mutants Made Easy

  Authors:JEFFREY M. PERKEL and AILEEN CONSTANSFrom:The Scientist (Vol. 15, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 5, 20012,219 words Article In vitro mutagenesis kits ease research woes Biological research greatly benefits from the ability to introduce specific mutations into a DNA sequence. Researchers use site-directed mutagenesis procedures to...

• Evidence for increased somatic cell mutations at the glycophorin A locus in atomic bomb survivors

  Authors:Richard G. Langlois, William L. Bigbee, Seishi Kyoizumi, Nori Nakamura, Michael A. Bean, Mitoshi Akiyama, et al.From:Science (Vol. 236) Peer-Reviewed

  Apr. 24, 19873,380 words Article Evidence for Increased Somatic Cell Mutations at the Glycophorin A Locus in Atomic Bomb Survivors THERE IS CONTINUING INTEREST INevaluating the long-term health effects of human exposure to ionizing radiation (1) and...

• Plenary Session VI

  From:Archives of Disease in Childhood (Vol. 84, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed

  Apr. 20011,605 words Article P21 ARE CHILDREN IN THE UK DEVELOPING vCJD? THE BPSU STUDY OF PROGRESSIVE INTELLECTUAL AND NEUROLOGICAL DETERIORATION IN CHILDREN C. Verity, A. Nicoll, R. Will, G. Devereux, L. Stellitano. Addenbrooke's NHS Trust,...

• Distinct functional contributions of 2 GABP-NRF-2 recognition sites within the context of the human TOMM70 promoter

  Authors:Jose R. Blesa and Jose Hernandez-YagoFrom:Biochemistry and Cell Biology (Vol. 84, Issue 5) Peer-Reviewed

  Oct. 20065,026 words Article 1450LAbstract: TOMM70 is a subunit of the outer mitochondrial membrane translocase that plays a major role as a receptor of hydrophobic preproteins targeted to mitochondria. We have previously reported 2 binding sites for...

• The role of genomics in the discovery of novel targets for antibiotic therapy

  Author:Yinduo JiFrom:Pharmacogenomics (Vol. 3, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  May 1, 20025,456 words Article 1540LThe emergence of antibiotic resistance and multi-drug resistance in bacterial pathogens underscores the need for the development of novel classes of antibiotics. The availability of complete genome sequence data from...

• A modified suspension test for estimating the mutagenicity of samples containing free and (or) protein-bound histidine

  Authors:Bo Liu, Jianling Jin, Yanfei Cheng, Huaiqiang Zhang, and Peiji GaoFrom:Canadian Journal of Microbiology (Vol. 55, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 20095,674 words Report The Ames test has not been very effective in estimating the mutagenicity of histidine-containing samples because external free and (or) protein-bound histidine in these samples would allow the histidine auxotrophs in...

• Potent suppressive effect of green tea polyphenols on tobacco-induced mutagenicity

  Authors:K.T. Santhosh, J. Swarnam, and K. RamadasanFrom:Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology (Vol. 12, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 20052,527 words Article Abstract Antimutagenic activity of green tea (Camellia sinensis) was studied using Salmonella typhimurium strains (TA 102) (Ames test). Aqueous tobacco extract was found to be mutagenic to S. typhimurium TA 102 at...

• Progress and prospects: techniques for site-directed mutagenesis in animal models

  Authors:Z. Yan, X. Sun, and J.F. EngelhardtFrom:Gene Therapy (Vol. 16, Issue 5) Peer-Reviewed

  May 20095,592 words Report In the past 2 years, new gene-targeting approaches using adeno-associated virus and designer zinc-finger nucleases have been successfully applied to the production of genetically modified ferrets, pigs, mice and...

• Lack of mutagenicity, genotoxicity and developmental toxicity in safety assessment tests of Lactobacillus mali APS1

  Authors:Yu-Chun Lin, Yung-Tsung Chen, and Ming-Ju ChenFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 13, Issue 12) Peer-Reviewed

  Dec. 13, 20184,943 words Report 1530LLactobacillus (L.) mali APS1 isolated from sugary kefir grains has been proven to affect energy and glucose homeostasis. However, without proper safety assessment it cannot be recommended as probiotics for human...