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Table 1 Mean, 95% confidence interval, and p-Value of each variable according to result of comparison test between exposed and control group

From: Suitability of MDA, 8-OHdG and wild-type p53 as genotoxic biomarkers in metal (Co, Ni and Cr) exposed dental technicians: a cross-sectional study

Variable (Ī¼g/l)

Group

Mean

95%CI

p-Value

Cobalt

Ā 

Exposed

26,75

14,78 ā€“ 38,72

0,000

Controls

0,43

0,37 ā€“ 0,50

Nickel

Ā 

Exposed

36,76

21,96 ā€“ 51,56

0,000

Controls

3,35

2,90 -3,81

Chromium

Ā 

Exposed

346,36

303,78ā€“388,94

0,000

Controls

0,06

0,03 ā€“ 0,08

8-OHdG

Ā 

Exposed

6,31

5,41 ā€“ 7,21

0,000

Controls

0,87

0,76 - 0,99

MDA

Ā 

Exposed

8,34

6,96 ā€“ 9,71

0,000

Controls

0,39

0,31 - 0,47

Wildtype p53

Ā 

Exposed

0,27

0,18 ā€“ 0,36

0,000

Controls

0,58

0,50 ā€“ 0,65