Carcinogenesis, Teratogenesis & Mutagenesis ›› 2003, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (3): 180-182.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1004-616x.2003.03.017

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STUDY ON MUTAGENICITY OF THIFENSULFURON

FENG Xue-qing, YE Lin, WANG Wei,et al   

  1. Anhui Institute of Occupational Health, Hefei 230022,China
  • Received:2002-12-30 Revised:2003-02-06 Online:2003-07-30 Published:2003-07-30
  • Contact: FENG Xue-qing

Abstract: Purpose:To explore potential mutagenicity of thifensulfuron. Methods: The potential mutagenicity of thifensulfuron was studied by Ames test, micronucleus test of polychromatic erythrocytes in bone marrow and chromosomal aberration test of spermatocytes in mice to provide the data for its safety. Results: No increase in the number of revertant colonies was found in the Ames test in all dosage groups. The results were also negative in the chromosomal aberration test of spermatocytes in mice and in the micronucleus test at doses from 1 000 to 5 000 mg/kg. Conclusion: The mutagenicity of thifensalfuron was not showed in this study.

Key words: thifensulfuron, Ames test, chromosome aberration, micronucleus, mutagenesis.