Fluoride does not induce DNA breakage in Chinese hamster ovary cells in vitro Flúor não induz danos ao DNA em células de ovário de hamster chinês in vitro
Fluoride has been widely used in dentistry because it is a specific and effective caries prophylactic agent. However, excess fluoride may represent a hazard to human health, especially by causing injury to genetic material. Genotoxicity tests represent an important part of cancer research to assess...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica
2004-09-01
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| Series: | Brazilian Oral Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-83242004000300003 |