Table 4 Comparison of Micronuclei in three different cell types in arsenic exposed cases (Bowen's patients) and control (individuals with non- cancerous arsenic induced skin lesions)
From: Evaluation of cell types for assessment of cytogenetic damage in arsenic exposed population
Variable | Case (N = 25) | Control (N = 25) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
Male(N) | 19 | 19 | Matched |
Female(N) | 6 | 6 | Matched |
Age in years | 47.4 | 46.7 | Matched |
Smoker | 12 | 12 | Matched |
Mean MN count in lymphocyte (SD) | 11.30 (3.48) | 9.10 (2.61) | < 0.01 |
Mean MN count in urothelial cells (SD) | 7.11 (2.44) | 5.80 (1.86) | < 0.05 |
Mean MN count in oral cells (SD) | 5.85 (2.12) | 4.74 (1.75) | < 0.04 |