Abstract

VERGARA RIVERA, Carlos et al. Gene expression profile in blood cells isolated from carpenters exposed to organic solvents in Sucre (Colombia). Salud, Barranquilla [online]. 2013, vol.29, n.1, pp.1-12. ISSN 0120-5552.

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of genes related to oxidative stress, inflammation and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage in carpentry workers from Sucre, Colombia. Materials and methods: 41 male individuals were randomly selected, 28 exposed and 13 controls, with ages 32.3 ± 7.9 and 33.2 ± 8.4 years old, respectively. Peripheral blood samples were collected and used for hematological and liver damage markers analysis. Gene expression analysis for oxidative stress, inflammation and DNA markers was performed using Real-Time Polymerase Reaction on 24 exposed and 10 controls. Results: Hematological parameters and liver damage markers were found within the reference values. Gene expression of P53 and BCL-2, genes related to DNA damage, was significantly greater for the exposed group when compared with the control group. Conclusion: In the absence of hematological or hepatic damage markers, individuals exposed to solvents in Sucre have increased gene expression for P53 and BCL2. These genes may be useful candidates as molecular biomarkers related to solvent exposure.

Keywords : Volatile organic compounds; occupational exposure; blood cells; gene expression; oxidative stress.

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