title: 32P-postlabeling analysis of DNA adducts in different populations.
abstract: Blood samples were obtained from different populations exposed occupationally or by lifestyle habits to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). DNA adducts were determined by 32P-postlabeling assay either in white blood cells (WBC) or lymphocytes. The level of DNA adducts ranged from 1.5 per 10(9) nucleotides in one of the control groups up to 7.1 per 10(9) nucleotides in one group of PAH-exposed workers. Comparison of the adduct thin layer chromatography (TLC) profiles revealed individual variation in both pattern and level of DNA adducts. Significant differences of adduct levels were detected between one group of PAH-exposed coke-oven workers and the corresponding control group. Only a weak influence of the smoking habits on the amount of adducts was detectable in occupationally exposed or unexposed individuals.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Hygiene and Occupational Medicine, University Medical Center, Essen, Federal Republic of Germany.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Schell
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Popp
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kraus
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vahrenholz
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Norpoth
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D002273:Carcinogens / Q000378:metabolism; D018736:DNA Adducts / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007553:Isotope Labeling; D007962:Leukocytes / Q000737:chemistry*; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000737:chemistry*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D010761:Phosphorus Radioisotopes; D011083:Polycyclic Compounds / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism*; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D002273:Carcinogens; D018736:DNA Adducts; D010761:Phosphorus Radioisotopes; D011083:Polycyclic Compounds