A biomonitoring study on the workers from textile dyeing plants
L Dönbak1, E Rencüzogullari, M Topaktas
1University of Kahramanmaras Sütçü Imam, Science and Arts Faculty, Department of Biology, Kahramanmaras, Turkey.
Genetika
|July 29, 2006
Summary
Textile dyers face genotoxic risk, with higher chromosomal aberrations (CA) observed compared to controls. While sister chromatid exchanges (SCEs) showed no difference, Maras powder use significantly increased both SCEs and CA in the control group.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Toxicology
- Genetics
Background:
- Textile dyeing industry workers are potentially exposed to genotoxic agents.
- Evaluating occupational genotoxic risk is crucial for worker safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the genotoxic risk in textile dyeing plant workers in Kahramanmaras, Turkey.
- To investigate the relationship between occupational exposure and cytogenetic damage.
Main Methods:
- Peripheral blood lymphocyte cultures were used to analyze sister chromatid exchanges (SCEs) and chromosomal aberrations (CAs).
- 40 textile dye workers were compared with 32 healthy controls, matched for age, sex, and habits.
- A questionnaire was administered, and the use of Maras powder (smokeless tobacco) was considered.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in SCEs was found between workers and controls.
- A significantly higher frequency of CA was observed in textile dye workers compared to controls.
- Maras powder use significantly increased both SCE and CA frequencies in the control group.
- CA frequency correlated significantly with years of exposure, but not with age.
Conclusions:
- Textile dyers exhibit an elevated genotoxic risk, evidenced by increased chromosomal aberrations.
- Protective measures like masks and gloves are recommended to minimize occupational exposure risks.
