Ref ID:	35091
Ref Type:	Journal Article
Authors:	Polasa, K. Babu, S. Shenolikar, I. S.
Title:	Dose-dependent genotoxic effect of pan masala and areca nut in the Salmonella typhimurium assay
Date:	1993
Source:	Food and Chemical Toxicology
Abstract:	Aqueous extracts of different brands of pan masala and scented supari were tested for mutagenicity by the Salmonella typhimurium assay using tester strains TA98 and TA100. These extracts were found to be mutagenic to both tester strains. The mutagenic effects of pan masala and scented supari extracts were similar to that produced by areca nut extract. The addition of 500 ppm saccharin to the supari extracts did not alter the mutagenic response.
Date Created:	6/28/2001
Volume:	31
Number:	6
Page Start:	439
Page End:	442