Epigenetic and Transcriptional Modifications in Repetitive Elements in Petrol Station Workers Exposed to Benzene and MTBE

Epigenetic and Transcriptional Modifications in Repetitive Elements in Petrol Station Workers Exposed to Benzene and MTBE

Benzene, a known human carcinogen, and methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity, are fuel-related pollutants. This study investigated the effect of these chemicals on epigenetic and transcriptional alterations in DNA repetitive elements. In 89 petrol station workers...

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Main Authors: Federica Rota, Anastasia Conti, Laura Campo, Chiara Favero, Laura Cantone, Valeria Motta, Elisa Polledri, Rosa Mercadante, Giorgio Dieci, Valentina Bollati, Silvia Fustinoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
benzene
petrol station workers
transcriptional activity of retrotransposons
methylation of DNA
methylation of histones
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/4/735

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