micronucleus
Sign in to saveAlso known as Micronuclei, Chromosome-Defective
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Research
14,019 papers- Micronucleus Assay: The State of Art, and Future Directions.International journal of molecular sciences · 2020
- Is micronucleus assay a suitable method for biomonitoring children exposed to X-ray? A systematic review with meta-analysis.International journal of radiation biology · 2023
- Is micronucleus assay in nasal mucosa cells an appropriate technique for detecting genotoxins by inhalation in humans? A systematic review.International journal of environmental health research · 2024
- Is micronucleus assay in oral exfoliated cells a suitable tool for biomonitoring children exposed to environmental pollutants? A systematic review.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2021
- Micronucleus and its applications.Diagnostic cytopathology · 2012
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Encyclopedic overview
7 sectionsContents
- Discovery
- Formation
- Identification
- Assays
- Patterns in formation
- See also
- References
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A micronucleus is a small nucleus that forms whenever a chromosome or a fragment of a chromosome is not incorporated into one of the daughter nuclei during cell division. It usually is a sign of genotoxic events and chromosomal instability. Micronuclei are commonly seen in cancerous cells and may indicate genomic damage events that can increase the risk of developmental or degenerative diseases.
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