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Measuring DNA Damage and Repair in Mouse Splenocytes After Chronic In Vivo Exposure to Very Low Doses of Beta- and Gamma-Radiation
Published on: July 4, 2015
DNA damage produced by povidone-iodine in cultured human diploid cells
Abstract:
Povidone-iodine is capable of selective altering the DNA of human diploid cells growing in culture. This finding extends to eukaryotic cells, the previously reported DNA-modifying activity of this agent for bacteria. In view of the known relationship between DNA-modifying activity and potential carcinogenicity, the results suggest that the potential hazards posed by the widespread use of this agent be evaluated.
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