Pollution Research Paper


Vol.19, Issue 03, 2000

Page Number: 387-390

GENOTOXIC EFFECT OF MOSQUITO REPELLENT (GOODKNIGHT) IN MICE IN VIVO SYSTEM

K. C. MOHANTY, B. C. BEHERA AND M. J. AHMED

Abstract

Goodknight a mosquito repellent has been evaluated for mutagenicity by chromosome aberration assay and sperm head abnormality in mice in vivo system. A group of mice were exposed to smoke of Goodknight mat for different hours in an inhalation chamber. Bone marrow chromosomal and sperm slides were prepared after whole body exposure. Statistical evaluation of the results indicated possible mutagenic effect of Goodknight Mat. Further studies are required in this direction.