| Abstrakt: |
A recent study conducted by Sao Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil has found that veterinarians who are exposed to the inhaled anesthetic isoflurane may experience chromosome damage, apoptosis (cell death), and changes in cell cycle. The study compared veterinarians who were occupationally exposed to isoflurane with a control group of individuals without occupational exposure. The results showed that the exposed group had higher frequencies of DNA damage, lymphocytic apoptosis rates, and numbers of certain types of blood cells. The study suggests that veterinarians who frequently work with inhaled anesthetics may experience chromosomal and cell damage, as well as changes in blood cell proliferation. [Extracted from the article] |
