Using Comet Assay for Genotoxic Evaluation of Zataria multiflora Boiss., An Iranian Endemic Plant
نویسندگان
1 Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, Medical School, Shahid Sadougi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
2 Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, Afzalipoor Medical School, Kerman Medical University, Kerman, Iran
3 Department of Food and Drug Control, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran Iran
4 Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, Afzalipoor Medical School, Kerman Medical University, Kerman, Iran
5 Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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10.18502/jfqhc.8.1.5463چکیده
Background: Zataria multiflora Boiss. (Avishan-e Shirazi), as an Iranian endemic plant, belongs to the Lamiaceae family and may be used as a food preservative. This study aimed to detect potential genotoxic effects of Z. multiflora extract. Methods: Hydro-alcoholic extract of Z. multiflora was prepared. Human B lymphocytes were treated with 1% extract ...