Published 1984 | Version v1
Journal article Metadata-only

Short-term mutagenicity test systems for investigating the genetic toxicity of irradiated foods

Creators

  • 1. Philippine Atomic Energy Commission, Diliman, Quezon City
  • 2. University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Description

The current status of short-term tests for mutagenicity/carcinogenicity as alternatives to the long-term animal feeding tests in the study of genetic toxicology of irradiated foods is discussed in this review. Results of local studies on the toxicological safety of irradiated foods are also presented. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Natl. Res. Counc. Philipp., Proc.
Journal Issue
no.98
Series
Natl. Res. Counc. Philipp., Proc.
ISSN
0115-5210

Conference

Title
Symposium on Genetic Research Trends in the Philippines.
Dates
17-21 Oct 1983.
Place
Quezon City (Philippines).

INIS

Country of Publication
Philippines
Country of Input or Organization
Philippines
INIS RN
17050399
Subject category
S60: APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
BIOASSAY; DNA; FOOD; GENETIC RADIATION EFFECTS; MUTAGENESIS; MUTATIONS; RADURIZATION; REVIEWS
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; DOCUMENT TYPES; FOOD PROCESSING; GENETIC EFFECTS; IRRADIATION; NUCLEIC ACIDS; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; PERFORMANCE TESTING; PRESERVATION; RADIATION EFFECTS; RADIOPRESERVATION; TESTING

Optional Information

Notes
67 refs.