Measuring DNA modifications with the comet assay: a compendium of protocols

A Collins, P Møller, G Gajski, S Vodenková… - Nature protocols, 2023 - nature.com
The comet assay is a versatile method to detect nuclear DNA damage in individual
eukaryotic cells, from yeast to human. The types of damage detected encompass DNA …

The essential comet assay: a comprehensive guide to measuring DNA damage and repair

A Azqueta, AR Collins - Archives of toxicology, 2013 - Springer
The comet assay (single cell gel electrophoresis) is the most common method for measuring
DNA damage in eukaryotic cells or disaggregated tissues. The assay depends on the …

The BlueScreen HC assay to predict the genotoxic potential of fragrance materials

Y Thakkar, K Joshi, C Hickey, J Wahler, B Wall… - …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
BlueScreen HC is a mammalian cell-based assay for measuring the genotoxicity and
cytotoxicity of chemical compounds and mixtures. The BlueScreen HC assay has been …

The comet assay for DNA damage and repair: principles, applications, and limitations

AR Collins - Molecular biotechnology, 2004 - Springer
The comet assay (single-cell gel electrophoresis) is a simple method for measuring
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) strand breaks in eukaryotic cells. Cells embedded in agarose …

The comet assay: a method to measure DNA damage in individual cells

PL Olive, JP Banáth - Nature protocols, 2006 - nature.com
We present a procedure for the comet assay, a gel electrophoresis–based method that can
be used to measure DNA damage in individual eukaryotic cells. It is versatile, relatively …

Betalains, the nature-inspired pigments, in health and diseases

P Rahimi, S Abedimanesh… - Critical reviews in …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Betalains are unique nitrogen-containing pigments found exclusively in families of the
Caryophyllales order and some higher order fungi, where they replace anthocyanin …

Using the comet and micronucleus assays for genotoxicity studies: A review

RP Araldi, TC de Melo, TB Mendes… - Biomedicine & …, 2015 - Elsevier
Physical, chemical and biological agents can act in the DNA, resulting in mutation involved
in cancer. Thus, genotoxic tests are required by regulatory agencies in order to evaluate …

Scientific opinion on genotoxicity testing strategies applicable to food and feed safety assessment

EFSA Scientific Committee - EFSA Journal, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The Scientific Committee reviewed the current state‐of‐the‐science on genotoxicity
testing and provided a commentary and recommendations on genotoxicity testing strategies …

Insulin dependant diabetes mellitus: implications for male reproductive function

IM Agbaje, DA Rogers, CM McVicar… - Human …, 2007 - academic.oup.com
BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing in men of reproductive age. Despite
this, the prevalence of diabetes in men attending fertility clinics is largely unknown …

Effects of antioxidant supplementation on the aging process

D Fusco, G Colloca, MRL Monaco… - Clinical interventions in …, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
The free radical theory of aging hypothesizes that oxygen-derived free radicals are
responsible for the age-related damage at the cellular and tissue levels. In a normal …