Chromosomal aberrations in lymphocytes from car painters.
In the present paper we report the results of biological monitoring of a group of 25 car painters working in different automobile shops in Brasília. There was a significantly higher frequency of aneuplodies and chromosome deletions in the peripheral lymphocytes of car painters than in control subjects. We also detected a significant correlation between the time worked as a car painter and the frequency of aneuploidy. Smoking habits do not represent a significant factor in terms of production of the various types of chromosome aberrations among car painters. These results permitted us to conclude that the individuals studied represent a risk group and should be medically followed up with judicious periodic examinations.
Silva
J M
JM
Universidade de Brasília, Departmento de Ecologia, Brazil.
Santos-Mello
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D000328:Adult; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations; D006801:Humans; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D010150:Paint / Q000633:toxicity*