Research Projects


Projects at the ChEMTox Laboratory:


  • DNA Interaction and Mutational Activity of Novel Benzazolo[3,2-a]quinolinium Salts Anticancer Drugs.
    • DNA Fragmentation of A431 cells exposed to BQ's Compounds.
    • Thiols Reduction of A431 cells exposed to BQ's Compounds.

  • Cytotoxic Effects of BQ’s Compounds on Human (TK6) Lymphoblast Cells.
  • Cytotoxicity of 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol on Human (TK6) Lymphoblast Cells.

  • Synthesis and citotoxicity of novel functionalized 4-aza-2,3 didehydropodophyllotoxin derivatives in search of potent anti-tumor agents.

Previous Projects: 


  • Cytotoxicity of Di-ethylhexyl Phthalate and Mono ethylhexyl Phthalate on Human (TK6) Lymphoblast Cells. 
  • Determination of Carcinogenic Compounds (PAH) in Tilapia using the microwave extraction method. 
  • Extraction and Identification of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons from three plant tissues in the Cucharillas wetland.

ABQ 38 with Hoechst 60x.

ABQ 38 with Hoechst 60x.
Biological Imaging Group

ABQ 95 Exposure 60x.

ABQ 95 Exposure 60x.
Biological Imaging Group