The Comet assay (or Single Cell Gel Electrophoresis assay) is a sensitive technique to detect DNA damage at the level of an individual cell. This technique is based on micro-electrophoresis of cells DNA content.
Elisa Boutet-Robinet+2 more
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In the present paper, we present a substantially revised protocol of the widely used SCGE assay performed under alkaline conditions. In our updated version of the comet assay, which we call the Flash-comet, LiOH is used instead of NaOH during the ...
Erik Bivehed, Björn Hellman
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Evaluation of deoxyribonucleic acid damage using neutral comet assay for high radiation doses: A feasibility study [PDF]
Purpose: This study aims to investigate the use of the neutral comet assay to assess deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage in lymphocytes exposed to high doses of radiation.
Jose Solomon Raj+7 more
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GamaComet: A Deep Learning-Based Tool for the Detection and Classification of DNA Damage from Buccal Mucosa Comet Assay Images [PDF]
Comet assay is a simple and precise method to analyze DNA damage. Nowadays, many research studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of buccal mucosa cells usage in comet assays.
Afiahayati+3 more
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Detection of DNA damage by alkaline comet assay in mouse colonic mucosa [PDF]
Summary: We recently characterized the association between DNA damage and immunoresponse in vivo in colonic mucosa of mice infected with a Salmonella Typhimurium strain expressing a genotoxin, known as typhoid toxin.
Elisa Boutet-Robinet+4 more
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In vivo Mammalian Alkaline Comet Assay: Method Adapted for Genotoxicity Assessment of Nanomaterials [PDF]
The in vivo Comet assay measures the generation of DNA strand breaks under conditions in which the DNA will unwind and migrate to the anode in an electrophoresis assay, producing comet-like figures.
Renato Cardoso+6 more
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Detection of Hypoxia in Human Brain Tumor Xenografts Using a Modified Comet Assay
We used the standard comet assay successfully to generate in vitro dose-response curves under oxic and hypoxic conditions. We then made mixtures of cells that had been irradiated with 3 and 9 Gy of X-rays to simulate two subpopulations in a tumor, but ...
Jingli Wang+8 more
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Neutral Comet Assay to Detect and Quantitate DNA Double-Strand Breaks in Hematopoietic Stem Cells
In vertebrates, hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) regulate the supply of blood cells throughout the lifetime and help to maintain homeostasis. Due to their long lifespan, genetic integrity is paramount for these cells, and accordingly, a number of stem ...
Irene Roy, Pon Nadar, Satish Khurana
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An Overview of Comet Assay Application for Detecting DNA Damage in Aquatic Animals
This review discusses several research studies that employed comet assay to evaluate the environmental impact of genotoxins in aquatic environments. It focuses on in vivo and in situ studies of aquatic animals.
Nan Jiang+10 more
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A comparison of transgenic rodent mutation and in vivo comet assay responses for 91 chemicals. [PDF]
A database of 91 chemicals with published data from both transgenic rodent mutation (TGR) and rodent comet assays has been compiled. The objective was to compare the sensitivity of the two assays for detecting genotoxicity.
Aardema, MJ+26 more
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