Assessment of Mutations Induced by Cold Atmospheric Plasma Jet Treatment Relative to Known Mutagens in Escherichia coli

See http://tny.im/pEe — The main bactericidal components of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) are thought to be reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) and UV radiation, both of which have the capacity to cause DNA damage and mutations. Here, the mutagenic effects of CAP on Escherichia coli were assessed in comparison to X- and UV-irradiation. DNA…