The 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OH-dG), DNA adduct produced by oxygen radical-induced hydroxylation of C-8 position of guanine residue is accepted as to cause mutation and associate with carcinogenesis, and there are many carcinogens those produce oxygen radicals. Although many carcinogens have been accepted to induce bladder tumor, there is little known about the mechanism of carcinogenesis by these carcinogens. Following administration of bladder carcinogen, N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl) nitrosamine (BBN), 4-Aminobiphenyl (4-ABP), 2-naphthylamine (2-NA) and N-methyl-N-nitrosourea (MNU) to human normal bladder epithelial cell, the results were obtained.1. Following administration of aromatic amine carcinogen, BBN, 4-ABP and 2-NA, the content of 8-OH-dG was increased to about 30-35 % although some variation of time existed according to the kinds of carcinogens. 2. Following administration of MNU, the content of 8-OH-dG was increased to about less than 3 % over all times. 3. Following administration of H2O2 that produce oxygen radicals without metabolism, the content of 8-OH-dG was increased to about 37 %. From this result, it can be supposed that the in crease of 8-OH-dG by carcinogens is induced by oxygen radical.The results obtained suggest that there are some enzymes in bladder epithelium that are related to metabolism of aromatic amine carcinogens and modification of DNA in bladder epithelial cell by the oxygen radicals, that is Formation of 8-OH-dG, is induced in carcinogenesis of bladder tumor byaromatic amine carcinogens.
2-Naphthylamine ; Carcinogenesis ; Carcinogens* ; DNA* ; Epithelial Cells ; Epithelium ; Guanine ; Humans* ; Hydroxylation ; Metabolism ; Methylnitrosourea ; Oxygen ; Reactive Oxygen Species ; Urinary Bladder Neoplasms ; Urinary Bladder*

BACKGROUND: Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) was once regarded as a disorder of the adult population, while ACD in children was considered rare. However, ACD in children may be more common than previously realized and more recently, it has been estimated that more than 20% of the pediatric population is affected by ACD. However, in Korea results of patch testing in the pediatric population has not yet been reported. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to analyze allergens responsible for ACD in Korean children and investigate the influence of sex, involved site, and atopic dermatitis on contact allergen sensitization. We also wanted to compare the results between the pediatric and the adult group. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of all patch test results from our data base between 2009 and 2011 was performed. A total of 234 patients were patch tested. The pediatric population was defined as patients 18 years and younger, and total 30 pediatric patients were included. RESULTS: A total of 30 patch tested cases (male 12, female 18) were analyzed. Overall, 66.7% of pediatric patients had at least one positive reaction and common allergens were nickel sulfate (33.3%), thimerosal (13.0%), and black rubber mix (10.0%) in order of frequency. There were no significant differences between contact allergen sensitivity and sex or involved sites. However, in the atopic group, the positive reactions to wool alcohols were significantly higher than in the non-atopic group (p=0.0076). In adults, common allergens were nickel sulfate (34.8%), p-tert butylphenol formaldehyde resin (11.8%), cobalt chloride (11.3%) and thimerosal (11.3%) in order of frequency. This was not significantly different to the pediatric group. CONCLUSION: ACD in children is not uncommon and patch testing in suspected children revealed 66.7% of positive reaction.
2-Naphthylamine ; Adult ; Alcohols ; Allergens ; Child ; Cobalt ; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact ; Dermatitis, Atopic ; Female ; Formaldehyde ; Humans ; Korea ; Nickel ; Patch Tests ; Pediatrics ; Phenylenediamines ; Retrospective Studies ; Rubber ; Thimerosal ; Wool

The purpose of this study was to review occupational reproductive abnormalities and occupational bladder cancer in Korea and to discuss their toxicological implications. Reproductive dysfunction as a result of 2-bromopropane poisoning was first reported in Korean workers. In 1995, 23 of the 33 workers (25 female and 8 male workers) who were exposed to 2-bromopropane during the assembly of tactile switch parts developed reproductive and/or hematopoietic disorders. A total of 17 (68%) workers were diagnosed with ovarian failure. Two of the eight male workers experienced azoospermia and four workers experienced some degree of oligospermia or reduced sperm motility. In summary, 2-bromopropane poisoning caused severe reproductive effects in Korean workers. The prognosis was poor for reproductive dysfunction. A few cases of occupational bladder cancer have been reported in Korea, whereas other cancers of the urinary tract have not been reported after occupational exposure. A few cases of benzidine-induced cancer have been reported in Korea and 592 workers in Japan have received compensation for benzidine and beta-naphthylamine-induced cancer. In conclusion, a few cases of benzidine-induced occupational bladder cancer have been reported in Korea. However, benzidine-induced bladder cancer will likely be an important occupational health issue in Korea in the coming years.
2-Naphthylamine/toxicity ; Azoospermia/chemically induced/epidemiology ; Benzidines/toxicity ; Female ; Humans ; Hydrocarbons, Brominated/toxicity ; Infertility/*chemically induced/*epidemiology ; Male ; Occupational Diseases/*chemically induced/*epidemiology ; Occupational Exposure/adverse effects ; Oligospermia/chemically induced/epidemiology ; Primary Ovarian Insufficiency/chemically induced/epidemiology ; Republic of Korea ; Sperm Motility/drug effects ; Urinary Bladder Neoplasms/*chemically induced/*epidemiology