Recent Advances in Biomonitoring of Gas Station Workers: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Brazil, gas stations are not self-service; attendants fill fuel tanks, leading to chronic exposure to BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes), which can cause bone marrow degeneration and immunosuppression. This systematic review highlights recent advances in biomonitoring gas station workers (GSW).

Methods

We searched PubMed, Medline, and Cochrane databases for articles in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish from 2014 to April 30, 2024, using multiple search terms.

Results

A total of 1,086 articles were identified, 322 were analyzed, and 13 were included in the final review. We highlighted recent technologies in GSW biomonitoring, such as immunophenotyping, molecular cytogenetics (FISH), and measuring miRNAs and inflammatory markers via

SUBMITTER: Lima S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11711367 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature