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Micronuclei induction by 131I exposure: study in hyperthyroidism patients

S Gutiérrez1, E Carbonell, P Galofré

  • 1Departament de Genètica i de Microbiologia, Edifici Cn, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain.

Mutation Research
|January 3, 1997
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Therapeutic 131I (iodine-131) exposure can cause genetic damage, as indicated by increased micronuclei (MN) in lymphocytes. The micronucleus assay effectively monitors chromosome damage from low-dose radioactive iodine treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Radiobiology
  • Medical Physics
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Radioactive iodine (131I) is a common treatment for hyperthyroidism.
  • Assessing potential genotoxicity from therapeutic radioiodine is crucial for patient safety.
  • The micronucleus (MN) assay is a sensitive biomarker for chromosomal damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the genotoxic effects of therapeutic 131I sodium iodide in hyperthyroidism patients.
  • To assess the relationship between administered 131I dose and the frequency of micronuclei formation.
  • To determine the sensitivity of the micronucleus assay in monitoring radiation-induced DNA damage.

Main Methods:

  • Studied 28 hyperthyroidism patients treated with oral 131I sodium iodide.
  • Collected peripheral blood samples at baseline, 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months post-treatment.

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  • Analyzed binucleated peripheral blood lymphocytes for the presence of micronuclei (MN) and binucleated cells with MN (BNMN) using the MN assay.

    • Main Results:

    • A positive correlation was observed between the 131I dose and BNMN frequency.
    • Significant increases in MN and BNMN frequency were detected in patients receiving >500 MBq of 131I.
    • The MN assay demonstrated sensitivity in detecting chromosome damage even at relatively low therapeutic doses.

    Conclusions:

    • Therapeutic doses of 131I can induce genetic damage, evidenced by increased micronuclei formation.
    • The micronucleus assay is a sensitive tool for monitoring radiation-induced chromosomal damage in patients.
    • These findings support the use of the MN assay for assessing genotoxicity in patients undergoing radioiodine therapy.