Toxicology MSDT

PRINCIPLES OF GENETIC TOXICOLOGY

​​Subtopic 3.4: Micronucleus Assay

Micronucleus assay is used as a tool to evaluate genetic damage caused by a genotoxic chemicals. The number of micronuclei (Figure 5) generated directly related to the amount of DNA damage in the cells.
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Figure 5. Micronucleus assay
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