Open AccessDysregulation of markers of oxidative stress and DNA damage among nail technicians despite low exposure to volatile organic compounds
Author(s) -
Peter Grešner,
Maciej Stępnik,
Magdalena Beata Król,
Radosław Świercz,
Anna Smok-Pieniążek,
Ewa Twardowska,
Jolanta Gromadzińska,
Wojciech Wąsowicz
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of work, environment and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.621
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1795-990X
pISSN - 0355-3140
DOI - 10.5271/sjweh.3523
Subject(s) - oxidative stress , dna damage , nail (fastener) , medicine , gpx1 , superoxide dismutase , physiology , phlebotomy , glutathione peroxidase , chemistry , toxicology , biochemistry , biology , dna , materials science , metallurgy
The study aimed to compare levels of selected biomarkers of oxidative stress and DNA damage and their correlation with occupational exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOC) among female nail technicians and a group of unexposed volunteers.