Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Micronucleus Tests

Induction and quantitative measurement of chromosomal damage leading to the formation of micronuclei (MICRONUCLEI, CHROMOSOME-DEFECTIVE) in cells which have been exposed to genotoxic agents or IONIZING RADIATION.

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Induction and quantitative measurement of chromosomal damage leading to the formation of micronuclei (MICRONUCLEI, CHROMOSOME-DEFECTIVE) in cells which have been exposed to genotoxic agents or IONIZING RADIATION.

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7 entry terms
  • Micronucleus Assays
  • Assay, Micronucleus
  • Assays, Micronucleus
  • Micronucleus Assay
  • Micronucleus Test
  • Test, Micronucleus
  • Tests, Micronucleus

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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89

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  • Cell Nucleus (1971-1988)
  • Genetic Techniques (1972-1980)
  • Mutagenicity Tests (1981-1988)

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  1. E05.393.560.598w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Micronucleus Tests. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015162. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015162
  2. Micronucleus Tests. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micronucleus_test
  3. Micronucleus Tests. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1658004