Oxidative stress-mediated genotoxicity of malathion in human lymphocytes

Publication date: Available online 17 January 2020Source: Mutation Research/Genetic Toxicology and Environmental MutagenesisAuthor(s): Olakkaran Shilpa, Kizhakke Purayil Anupama, Anet Antony, Shanthala Mallikarjunaiah, Hunasanahally Puttaswamygowda GurushankaraAbstractApplying the single-cell gel electrophoresis (comet) assay, we show that the widely used organophosphorus pesticide malathion is cytotoxic, genotoxic, and induces oxidative stress in human lymphocytes.
Source: Mutation Research Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research