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In vivo micronucleus test using mouse hepatocytes.

I Cliet1, E Fournier, C Melcion

  • 1Département de Toxicologie, Centre de Recherches de Vitry, Rhône-Poulenc Santé, Vitry-sur-Seine, France.

Mutation Research
|December 1, 1989
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A new mouse-liver micronucleus test detects genotoxic compounds missed by the bone-marrow micronucleus test. This liver cell assay improves assessment of chromosomal damage from metabolically activated agents.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Genetics
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • The bone-marrow micronucleus (BMM) test is specific for clastogenic effects but limited by substance metabolism.
  • Compounds with short-lived metabolites or those metabolized in the liver may not be detected by the BMM test.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a mouse-liver micronucleus test for detecting genotoxic agents missed by the BMM test.
  • To assess chromosomal mutations in vivo for compounds with complex metabolic pathways.

Main Methods:

  • A mouse-liver micronucleus test adapted from Tates model was developed.
  • Mice received two treatments with a 24-hour interval, followed by partial hepatectomy to stimulate mitosis.
  • Micronucleated hepatocytes were quantified 96 hours post-hepatectomy.

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Main Results:

  • The test successfully detected genotoxic effects of compounds negative in the BMM test.
  • Procarcinogens (DMN, DEN, 1,1-DMH, 4-APOL, 4-ABPYL) and beta-propiolactone (BPL) significantly increased micronuclei in hepatocytes.
  • These compounds are known to have complex metabolic patterns or are unstable mutagens.

Conclusions:

  • The mouse-liver micronucleus test offers a better assessment of genotoxic activity at the chromosomal level in metabolically competent cells.
  • This assay is valuable for evaluating compounds with complex metabolic pathways, complementing the BMM test.