title: [Anti-B[a]PDE-DNA formation in lymphomonocytes of humans environmentally exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons].
abstract: [Anti-B[a]PDE-DNA formation in lymphomonocytes of humans environmentally exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons] We are currently evaluating anti-benzo[a]pyrenediolepoxide-(B[a]PDE)-DNA adduct levels in lymphomonocytes of humans exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) to validate this indicator of biologically effective dose in a surrogate tissue. The study protocol (October 2002-June 2005) implies: (a) a signed informed consent by each participant; (b) recruitment of 600 Padua municipal workers during visits at our outpatient clinic; (c) administration of a questionnaire regarding non occupational sources of PAH (B[a]P) exposure; (d) collection of blood (15 ml) and urine (200 ml) samples. Anti-B[a]PDE-DNA adduct levels in lymphomonocytes are detected by HPLC-fluorescence analysis. To date, 438 subjects have been examined (age range 20-62 years; 52% males). We found that: (i) anti-B[a]PDE-DNA adduct levels are significantly lower than those we previously found in coke-oven workers (N=95) occupationally exposed to high levels of PAHs (1.51 +/- 2.68 versus 4.07 +/- 3.78 anti-B[a]PDE-adduct/10(8) nucleotides, p < 0.001; 37% versus 97% positive subjects with > or =1 adduct/10(8) nucleotides; p < 0.001); (ii) smokers (23%) have significantly higher adduct levels than non smokers (p < 0.001); iii) non smokers who consume PAH-rich meals > or =52 times/year (142 subjects, 42%) have significantly increased adduct levels than those <52 times/year (p < 0.01). Dietary and smoking habits did not influence the occupationally-induced adduct levels in coke-oven workers. This is the first study that examines anti-B[a]PDE-DNA adduct levels in a large cohort showing that anti-B[a]PDE-DNA adducts can be detected in humans environmentally exposed to low doses of PAH (B[a]P and are modulated by smoke and dietary habits.
authors.affiliation: Università degli Studi di Padova, Dipartimento di Medicina Ambientale e Sanità Pubblica, Sede di Medicina del Lavoro. sofia.pavanello@unipd.it
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pavanello
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pulliero
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lai
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gaiardo
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mastrangelo
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authors.lastname: Clonfero
mesh_terms: D015123:7,8-Dihydro-7,8-dihydroxybenzo(a)pyrene 9,10-oxide / Q000032:analysis*; D000328:Adult; D002851:Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; D018736:DNA Adducts / Q000097:blood / Q000187:drug effects; D004032:Diet; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D005260:Female; D005453:Fluorescence; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D007963:Leukocytes, Mononuclear / Q000187:drug effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D011084:Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D012907:Smoking; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution
chemical_list: D018736:DNA Adducts; D011084:Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution; D015123:7,8-Dihydro-7,8-dihydroxybenzo(a)pyrene 9,10-oxide