Abstract:Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the potential cytogenetic damage associated with occupational exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) among automobile mechanics (AMs) using micronuclei (MNs) and other nuclear abnormalities (NAs) such as binucleate cell (BN), karyorrhexis (KR), and karyolysis (KL) as biomarkers of genotoxicity.
Methods:The study was conducted on 60 AMs between age group of 20-40 years who were working in automobile garages for more than 1 year from western Maharashtra… Show more
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