Mutagen testing

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

AMES mutagen test, genotoxicity testing, mutagenicity testing

Broader Terms

evaluation /testing

Related Terms

carcinogen testing

Scope Note

tests of chemical substances and physical agents for mutagenic potential, including cell culture, microbial, insect, mammalian cell, and whole animal tests.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• A short review of present-day contradictory opinions on the usefulness of human chromosomal analysis in the system of chemical mutagen testing is illustrated by examples of the results achieved by both conventional and banding techniques.
• Some properties of these strains are described and their interest in mutagen testing is discussed.
• The primary objective of mutagen testing is to determine whether a chemical has the potential to cause genetic alterations in man.
• Application of urinary mutagen testing to detect workplace hazardous exposure and bladder cancer.
• Mutagen testing with yeast.
• Dr Bonnin has said that mutagen testing would better be done elsewhere, such as in the chemistry division of the Department of Services and Supply.
• Centre for Mutagen Testing 40 C.
• A mutagen-testing assay based on heterogeneity in diameter and integrated optical density of mammalian cell colonies.

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