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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 21, 2006; 12(7): 1144-1148
Published online Feb 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i7.1144
Table 3 Effects of fluoride on DNA damage in rat oral mucosal cells and hepatocytes
GroupsCellsGrade of DNA damage
Rates of comet assay
01234
Control (oral mucosal cells)5004483965210.40
Fluoride (oral mucosal cells)50024911949542950.20b
Control (hepatocytes)5004532312939.40
Fluoride (hepatocytes)50027612752311444.80b