Photodynamic bioassay of polycyclic atmospheric pollutants

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1965 · J. Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00022470.1965.10468357· OSTI ID:5553603

Epstein, S S; Small, M; Sawicki, E; Falk, H L

A photodynamic bioassay which can be conducted on one mgm amounts of organic atmospheric particulates is described, using Paramecium caudatum. The results of a pilot study on pollutants from several American cities indicate that the assay may provide a rapid, simple and economical biological index of a potential carcinogenic hazard attributable to polycyclic compounds. The utility of the assay for this purpose is under further evaluation. 15 references, 5 figures, 1 table.

• Research Organization: Children's Hospital, Boston, MA
• OSTI ID: 5553603
• Journal Information: J. Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States) Vol. 15:4; ISSN JPCAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

560302* -- Chemicals Metabolism & Toxicology-- Microorganisms-- (-1987)
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
AIR POLLUTION
ANIMALS
AROMATICS
BIOASSAY
CARCINOGEN SCREENING
CARCINOGENS
CILIATA
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
HYDROCARBONS
INVERTEBRATES
MICROORGANISMS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PARAMECIUM
PARTICLES
PARTICULATES
POLLUTION
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
PROTOZOA
SCREENING