The Micronucleus Assay in Toxicology

The micronucleus assay is one of the most widely used method in genetic toxicology and human biomonitoring. This book covers the detection of selected important genotoxic carcinogens, such as heavy metals, pesticides and radionuclides, using micronucleus assays and details the methods currently used for the analyses of different types of cells in studies. It will explains the molecular mechanisms of micronucleus formation, and provides advice on analysis of data. This will be a useful resource for postgraduate students and researchers in toxicology, oncology, chemical and environmental safety, DNA damage, nutrition, genetics, nutrigenomics, nutrigenetics and mutation research.