The DNA damaging potential of endocrine disruptors was studied using the comet assay.
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In vivo effects on Chironomus larvae, a benthic aquatic invertebrate, were evaluated.
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Bisphenol A, nonylphenol, pentachlorophenol, tributyltin and triclosan are genotoxic.
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All of them induced DNA breakage under short exposures at all the concentrations tested.
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In general, the extent of DNA damage significantly decreased with prolonged exposures.