This paper is published in Volume-10, Issue-5, 2024
Area
Genetics
Author
Spandhana Racharla, Shehnaz Sultana, P P Reddy
Org/Univ
Bhagwan Mahavir Medical Research Centre, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Pub. Date
21 September, 2024
Paper ID
V10I5-1201
Publisher
Keywords
Lead Genotoxicity, Chromosomal Aberrations, Sister Chromatid Exchanges

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Spandhana Racharla, Shehnaz Sultana, P P Reddy. A Study on Chromosomal Aberrations and Sister Chromatid Exchanges in Lead Industry Workers, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Spandhana Racharla, Shehnaz Sultana, P P Reddy (2024). A Study on Chromosomal Aberrations and Sister Chromatid Exchanges in Lead Industry Workers. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 10(5) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Spandhana Racharla, Shehnaz Sultana, P P Reddy. "A Study on Chromosomal Aberrations and Sister Chromatid Exchanges in Lead Industry Workers." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 10.5 (2024). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

Lead is a widely used heavy metal with known toxicological effects, including severe health problems such as neurological damage, cardiovascular issues, and kidney damage. This study aimed to evaluate the genotoxic effects of lead exposure in lead factory workers. Methodology: 173 lead factory workers and 179 control subjects were included in the study. Blood samples were analysed for lead levels using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). Cytogenetic damage was assessed by examining chromosomal aberrations (CA) and sister chromatid exchanges (SCE) in peripheral blood lymphocytes. Results: Blood lead levels in lead factory workers significantly increased compared to controls. Chromosomal aberration analysis, which included gaps, breaks, dicentrics, and polyploidy, showed no significant differences between the two groups. Sister chromatid exchange frequencies were higher in lead factory workers (SCE/cell: 3.47) than in controls (SCE/cell: 3.17), although this difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion: The study showed no cytogenetic damage in lead factory workers although there was an increase in the BLLs in the workers.