TABLE 1.
In vitro micronucleus (MN) assay results with mitomycin C (a direct acting clastogen without metabolic activation) and colchicine (an aneugen).
| % MN | % MN | |
|---|---|---|
| 10% V/V FBS | 0% V/V FBS | |
| Untreated (0 μg/mL) | 0.2 (±0.4) | 0.2 (±0.4) |
| Mitomycin C (0.05 μg/mL) | 1 (±0.8) | 1.3 (±0.5) |
| Mitomycin C (0.15 μg/mL) | 2.8 (±3.6) | 1.5 (±1.0) |
| Colchicine (0.03 μg/mL) | 11.3 (±5.8)* | 7.3 (±1.7)* |
| Colchicine (0.09 μg/mL) | 7.5 (±2.6)* | 10.0 (±5.1)* |
| *p < 0.05 (when compared to relevant untreated control) | ||