Cytogenetic Biomonitoring in Buccal Mucosal Cells from Children Exposed to Potentially Toxic Elements in Drinking Water: A Cross-Sectional Study
Children residing in areas with PTE-contaminated water, even at minimal levels, exhibited elevated frequencies of karyolysis and binucleated cells. Although the levels of PTE do not exceed the permitted limits, chronic exposure was associated with DNA damage.
Authors
- Patrícia Ramos Cury (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8907-0483)
- Guilherme Nunes de Carvalho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3595-2496)
- Jean Nunes dos SANTOS (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1976-8365)
- Daniel Araki Ribeiro
- Gustavo Fonseca
Institutions
- Federal Institute of São Paulo (BR)
- Universidade Federal da Bahia (BR)
- Universidade Federal de São Paulo (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Pediatrics
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115007
- Primary Topic
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00