Micronucleus in vitro induced by inhalable particulate matters in moxa smoke.
- Author:
Li HAN
;
Hai HU
;
Jia YANG
;
Hua BAI
;
Lei WANG
;
Juntian LIU
;
Chang HUANG
;
Yaomeng LIU
;
Lue HA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Air Pollutants; adverse effects; Animals; CHO Cells; Cell Nucleus; drug effects; genetics; Cricetinae; Cricetulus; Inhalation Exposure; adverse effects; analysis; Micronucleus Tests; Moxibustion; adverse effects; Particulate Matter; adverse effects; Smoke; adverse effects; analysis
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2016;36(5):499-503
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate whether inhalable particulate matters can cause the damage of chromosome or mitotic apparatus to produce micronucleus, and to evaluate genetic toxicology of moxa smoke on chromosome.
METHODSBy MTT method, the 24 h half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of moxa smoke condensation (MSC) on Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells was 0.087 mg/mL. CHO cells, which were cultured in vitro, were divided into a solvent control group, a positive control group (cyclophosphamide as solvent), a low concentration group, a moderate concentration group and a high concentration group. The low concentration group, moderate concentration group and high concentration group were set approximately 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 of IC50, respectively. Whether micronucleus had dose-effect response induced by the damage of chromosome or mitotic apparatus was observed after CHO cells were contaminated by MSC in the low concentration group, moderate concentration group and high concentration group.
RESULTSThe rate of micronucleus induced by MSC in the low concentration group, moderate concentration group and high concentration group was higher than that in the solvent control group (all P < 0.05), which presented dosage-effect response. The experiment was repeated 3 times, indicating it was repeatable with statistical significance.
CONCLUSIONHigh concentration of MSC shows toxicity to induce chromosome damage, which disappears at low concentration. The genetic toxicology is also dependent on concentration, and the concentration of moxa smoke is essential. In clinical treatment, it is noted to control the level of moxa smoke, while the clinical safety standard of moxa smoke concentration is in need of further study.