Induction of sister-chromatid exchanges in vivo in mice by the mycotoxins sterigmatocystin and griseofulvin

Mutat Res. 1984 Aug-Sep;137(2-3):111-5. doi: 10.1016/0165-1218(84)90099-5.

Abstract

Two naturally occurring fungal mycotoxins, sterigmatocystin and griseofulvin, were tested for induction of sister-chromatid exchanges (SCEs) in bone marrow cells of female Swiss albino mice. Sterigmatocystin gave elevated SCE frequencies at all doses tested (0.06-6.0 mg/kg). In contrast, griseofulvin, tested from 0.4 to 200 mg/kg, elevated the SCE frequency only in those mice which received doses of 100 or 200 mg/kg body weight. These results indicate that both fungal mycotoxins induce SCE in vivo and are potentially mutagenic.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bone Marrow / drug effects
  • Bone Marrow Cells
  • Crossing Over, Genetic / drug effects*
  • Female
  • Griseofulvin / toxicity*
  • Mice
  • Mutagenicity Tests
  • Mutagens*
  • Sister Chromatid Exchange / drug effects*
  • Sterigmatocystin / toxicity*
  • Xanthenes / toxicity*

Substances

  • Mutagens
  • Xanthenes
  • Sterigmatocystin
  • Griseofulvin