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A note on myeloperoxidation index and its correlation to the biomarker, urine trans, trans-muconic acid level, in the subjects occupationally exposed to benzene

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Sir, benzene is of particular concern because of recent research is indicating that benzene exposure can result in chronic hematologic toxicity. International organizations such as Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) have documented benzene as a toxic substance and monitoring of exposure for risk population.1 At present, benzene is a well-known toxic agent acting as a primary inducer of leukemia.2

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Acknowledgements

This study was supported by Ratchadapisakesompote Fund, Chulalongkorn University. We thank all medical technologists and other medical workers who helped with specimen collection and laboratory processing in this study. We are also thankful to all subjects who participated in this study.

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  2. Department of Clinical Microscopy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

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  3. Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

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Wiwanitkit, V., Soogarun, S. & Suwansaksri, J. A note on myeloperoxidation index and its correlation to the biomarker, urine trans, trans-muconic acid level, in the subjects occupationally exposed to benzene. Leukemia 18, 369 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.leu.2403238

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