INHIBITION OF MITOSIS BY SURFACTANTS
Abstract
Twenty-two ionic and nonionic surface-active agents were applied to a standardized pea root meristem test system. Mitosis was inhibited by 16 surfactants at concentration of 0.1% v/v. Two surfactants caused a slight depression in the mitotic index; the remaining four had no recognizable effect. Several compounds were irreversibly toxic at levels of 0.1%. Five of the six known biodegradable surfactants tested were toxic.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0811815
Entities
People
- Arthur A. Nethery