Geno-tox: cell array biochip for genotoxicity monitoring and classification

Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2012 Oct;168(4):752-60. doi: 10.1007/s12010-012-9815-4. Epub 2012 Aug 18.

Abstract

In vitro genotoxicity tests detect carcinogens that are thought to act primarily via a mechanism involving direct genetic damage. In this study, we constructed a Geno-Tox cell array chip for genotoxicity testing; eight recombinant bioluminescent bacteria were used to successfully fabricate a Geno-Tox cell array chip. Four well-characterized DNA damage chemicals were selected to determine the capabilities of this Geno-Tox array chip, and each strain of the chip was distinctly responsive, according to the specific mode of genotoxic action. Therefore, this Geno-Tox cell array chip could be implemented to characterize and understand the genotoxic modes of impact; thus, it could be used to provide the genotoxic mechanism of action for new drugs or unknown or newly synthesized chemicals in food and the environment.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacteria / cytology*
  • Bacteria / drug effects
  • Bacteria / genetics*
  • Cells, Immobilized / cytology
  • Cells, Immobilized / drug effects
  • DNA Damage
  • DNA, Recombinant / genetics
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Mutagenicity Tests / methods*
  • Mutagens / toxicity
  • Promoter Regions, Genetic / genetics
  • Tissue Array Analysis / methods*

Substances

  • DNA, Recombinant
  • Mutagens