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Detection and quantification of genotoxicity in wastewater‐treated Tetrahymena thermophila using the comet assay
10.1002/tox.20062.abs
In the present study, the comet, or single‐cell, gel electrophoresis assay was adapted for use with the ubiquitous unicellular protozoan Tetrahymena thermophila, and the method was evaluated for its ability to detect DNA damage induced by known genotoxins and wastewater samples. The original comet assay protocol was substantially modified (e.g., lower concentrations of detergents were used in the lysis buffer; electrophoresis time was reduced). Using the modified method, T. thermophila were subjected to short exposures of phenol, hydrogen peroxide, and formaldehyde, leading to concentration‐dependent increases in DNA damage. The genotoxic potential of influent and effluent water samples from a local municipal wastewater treatment plant was evaluated. The results indicated that the influent wastewater was genotoxic and that the genotoxicity in the effluent water was substantially reduced. We assume employing T. thermophila in the use of the comet assay may become a cost‐effective and reliable tool for genotoxicity screening and monitoring of wastewater and similar systems. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Environ Toxicol 19: 545–553, 2004
Detection and quantification of genotoxicity in wastewater‐treated Tetrahymena thermophila using the comet assay
10.1002/tox.20062.abs
In the present study, the comet, or single‐cell, gel electrophoresis assay was adapted for use with the ubiquitous unicellular protozoan Tetrahymena thermophila, and the method was evaluated for its ability to detect DNA damage induced by known genotoxins and wastewater samples. The original comet assay protocol was substantially modified (e.g., lower concentrations of detergents were used in the lysis buffer; electrophoresis time was reduced). Using the modified method, T. thermophila were subjected to short exposures of phenol, hydrogen peroxide, and formaldehyde, leading to concentration‐dependent increases in DNA damage. The genotoxic potential of influent and effluent water samples from a local municipal wastewater treatment plant was evaluated. The results indicated that the influent wastewater was genotoxic and that the genotoxicity in the effluent water was substantially reduced. We assume employing T. thermophila in the use of the comet assay may become a cost‐effective and reliable tool for genotoxicity screening and monitoring of wastewater and similar systems. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Environ Toxicol 19: 545–553, 2004
Detection and quantification of genotoxicity in wastewater‐treated Tetrahymena thermophila using the comet assay
Lah, B. (author) / Malovrh, S. (author) / Narat, M. (author) / Cepeljnik, T. (author) / Marinsek‐Logar, R. (author)
Environmental Toxicology ; 19 ; 545-553
2004-12-01
9 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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