ACETAMINOPHEN INDUCED DNA DAMAGE EVALUATED WITH THE SINGLE CELL GEL ASSAY

Authors

Karl A. Kirby, Brigham Young University
Dr. Kim L. O'Neill, Brigham Young University

Keywords

acetaminophen, DNA damage, single cell gel assay

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

Acetaminophen is a popular non-prescription analgesic and antipyretic drug. Therefore, studies concerning its effects on human DNA are of great value. In this study, the single cell gel, or comet assay, was used to study the extent of Acetaminophen induced DNA damage at varying concentrations and times. The human lymphocyte Raji cell line was used for the experiments.

Recommended Citation

Kirby, Karl A. and O'Neill, Dr. Kim L. (2013) "ACETAMINOPHEN INDUCED DNA DAMAGE EVALUATED WITH THE SINGLE CELL GEL ASSAY," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1291.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1291