5-methylcytosine (5mC) in DNA plays an important role in gene expression, genomic imprinting, and suppression of transposable elements. 5mC can be converted to 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) by the… (More)
Groups of approximately 120 male and 120 female Fischer 344 rats and C57BL/6 X C3H F1 mice were exposed by inhalation to 0, 2.0, 5.6, and 14.3 ppm of formaldehyde gas 6 hr/day, 5 days/week, for 24… (More)
Formaldehyde induces nonlinear, concentration-related increases in nasal epithelial cell proliferation and squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) in rats. A formaldehyde carcinogenicity study was conducted… (More)
Triclosan (2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy-diphenyl ether) is an antibacterial compound that has been used in consumer products for about 40 years. The tolerability and safety of triclosan has been… (More)
To facilitate collaborative research efforts between multi-investigator teams using DNA microarrays, we identified sources of error and data variability between laboratories and across microarray… (More)
Choline is important for normal membrane function, acetylcholine synthesis, lipid transport, and methyl metabolism. The U.S. National Academy of Sciences recently set requirements for choline in the… (More)
Formaldehyde is an aliphatic monoaldehyde and is a highly reactive environmental human carcinogen. Whereas humans are continuously exposed to exogenous formaldehyde, this reactive aldehyde is a… (More)
Toxicological sciences : an official journal of…
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Inhaled formaldehyde is classified as a known human and animal carcinogen, causing nasopharyngeal cancer. Additionally, limited epidemiological evidence for leukemia in humans is available; however,… (More)
Monofunctional alkylating agents react with DNA by S(N)1 or S(N)2 mechanisms resulting in formation of a wide spectrum of cytotoxic base adducts. DNA polymerase beta (beta-pol) is required for… (More)
Acute, subchronic, or chronic exposures to particulate matter (PM) and pollutant gases affect people in urban areas and those exposed to fires, disasters, and wars. Respiratory tract inflammation,… (More)