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However, the molecular mechanism underlying its toxic effects remains elusive. The present study aimed to explore the cytotoxicity, DNA damage and oxidative damage effects of MTBE on human bronchial epithelial cells (16HBE) and the possible role of DNA polymerase \u03b2 (pol-\u03b2) in this process. RNA interference (RNAi) was used to obtain pol-\u03b2 gene knocked-down cells (pol-\u03b2\n                    <jats:sup>\u2212<\/jats:sup>\n                    ). CCK-8 assay was adopted to analyze the cell viability. Alkaline single-cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE) was performed to detect the DNA damage effects of MTBE. The enzyme activity of GSH-Px, SOD, CAT and the level of MDA were assessed. 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