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. 1979 Jun 15;35(6):822-4.
doi: 10.1007/BF01968274.

Enhancement by caffeine of sister-chromatid exchange frequency induced by antineoplastic agents in human lymphocytes

D C Mourelatos

Enhancement by caffeine of sister-chromatid exchange frequency induced by antineoplastic agents in human lymphocytes

D C Mourelatos. Experientia. .

Abstract

The SCE frequency induced by Thiotepa and the effect of this antineoplastic drug in combination with caffeine have been studied in cultures of human peripheral blood. Caffeine was found to enchance SCE and breakage frequencies induced by Thiotepa in human lymphocytes.

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