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  • Title: DNA damage produced by povidone-iodine in cultured human diploid cells.
    Author: Speck WT, Carr HS, Rosenkranz HS.
    Journal: J Toxicol Environ Health; 1976 Jul; 1(6):977-80. PubMed ID: 966325.
    Abstract:
    Povidone-iodine is capable of selective altering the DNA of human diploid cells growing in culture. This finding extends to eukaryotic cells, the previously reported DNA-modifying activity of this agent for bacteria. In view of the known relationship between DNA-modifying activity and potential carcinogenicity, the results suggest that the potential hazards posed by the widespread use of this agent be evaluated.
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