Articles by author - Tatiana Matakova

Human lung cancer and hexavalent chromium exposure.

Halasova E, Matakova T, Kavcova E, Musak L, Letkova L, Adamkov M, Ondrusova M, Bukovska E, Singliar A.

Journal Article 2009; 30(Suppl 1): 182-185 PubMed PMID: 20027168  Keywords:  Age of Onset, Aged, Carcinogens, Environmental:toxicity, Case-Control Studies, Chromium:toxicity, Humans, Lung Neoplasms:epidemiology, Male, Middle Aged, Occupational Exposure, Small Cell Lung Carcinoma:epidemiology, Time Factors,.    Citation

OBJECTIVE: Workers chronically exposed to hexavalent chromium have higher incidence of lung cancer. Our study investigates incidence of lu.....

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Chromosomal damage and polymorphisms of DNA repair genes XRCC1 and XRCC3 in workers exposed to chromium.

Halasova E, Matakova T, Musak L, Polakova V, Vodicka P.

Journal Article 2008; 29(5): 658-662 PubMed PMID: 18987609  Keywords:  Aged, Chromium:blood, Chromosome Breakage:drug effects, DNA Repair:genetics, DNA-Binding Proteins:drug effects, Humans, Male, Metallurgy, Middle Aged, Occupational Exposure:adverse effects, Polymorphism, Genetic:drug effects,.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: Welders, chronically exposed to hexavalent chromium, may exhibit disturbances in chromosomal integrity. Our study investigates.....

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