Cytogenetic Studies on the Peripheral Lymphocytes of Occupationally Exposed Textile Dye Industry Workers
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The frequencies of chromosomal aberrations were determined using lymphocytes of non-smokers and smokers working in textile dye industry. We analyzed 52 workers exposed to complex chemical mixtures and 25 individuals selected as a control group in the same area not working in the textile dye industry. Cytogenetic monitoring of human population exposed to chemicals has proved to be useful for detecting the possible mutagenic effects of chemicals used. Comparison between workers and the control group reveal that the individual exposed to textile dye industry showed substantial clastogenic effects in peripheral lymphocytes. The frequency of total chromosome aberrations increased with age on workers having smoking habits (20.33 ± 0.73) compared to control (5.33 ± 0.88).
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