8-Hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine, a major mutagenic oxidative DNA lesion, and DNA strand breaks in nasal respiratory epithelium of children exposed to urban pollution
Article Abstract:
Research on children residing in Mexico City indicates that exposure to air pollutants have a negative effect on children's nasal respiratory epithelium. The relationship between DNA damage to the epithelium and air pollution is evaluated.
Publisher: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
Mexico, Statistical Data Included, Genetic aspects, DNA damage, Air pollution, Epithelium, Urban health
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
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Customer exposure to MTBE, TAME, C(sub)6, alkyl methyl ethers, and benzene during gasoline refueling
Article Abstract:
The breathing zones of customers refueling at gasoline stations were measured to determine their exposure to methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), tert-amyl methyl ether (TAME), C(sub)6 alkyl methyl ethers, and benzene.
Publisher: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
MTBE, Benzene, Methyl tertiary butyl ether, Reformulated gasoline, Oxygenates, Oxygenates (Fuel additives), Benzene as fuel, Tertiary amyl methyl ether, TAME (Tertiary amyl methyl ether)
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
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Subjects list: Health aspects, Research
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