Genetic Instability in Lymphocytes is Associated With Blood Plasma Antioxidant Levels in Health Care Workers Occupationally Exposed to Ionizing Radiation

This study shows that the susceptibility of peripheral blood lymphocytes to chromosomal damage is associated with plasma antioxidant levels. Furthermore, increased levels of blood plasma GSH, TAC, and SOD in occupationally exposed individuals could be an adaptive measure in response to oxidative stress to protect somatic cell genetic integrity.

Source: International Journal of Toxicology - May 9, 2016 Category: Toxicology Authors: Kumar, D., Kumari, S., Salian, S. R., Uppangala, S., Kalthur, G., Challapalli, S., Chandraguthi, S. G., Kumar, P., Adiga, S. K. Tags: Regular Articles Source Type: research