Mutagenic activity of incense smoke in Salmonella typhimurium

Mutagenic activity of incense smoke in Salmonella typhimurium

The identification of sources of carcinogens, mutagens, and other toxicants which may be present in the home is an important concern. The present work has provided evidence that incense smoke is a significant source of mutagenic chemicals and therefore the benefits of use of incense should be weighe...

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Veröffentlicht in:Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology 1987-05, Vol.38 (5), p.827-833
1. Verfasser: RASMUSSEN, R. E
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Chemical mutagenesis
Medical sciences
Mutagenicity Tests
Mutagens
Rats
Salmonella typhimurium
Salmonella typhimurium - genetics
Smoke - adverse effects
Toxicology
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Zusammenfassung:The identification of sources of carcinogens, mutagens, and other toxicants which may be present in the home is an important concern. The present work has provided evidence that incense smoke is a significant source of mutagenic chemicals and therefore the benefits of use of incense should be weighed against this information.
ISSN:0007-4861
1432-0800
DOI:10.1007/BF01616708