Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
September 2024
In this study, the protective role of Urtica dioica extract (Udex) against LiCO toxicity in Allium cepa L. was investigated using various parameters such as germination rates, root growth, weight gain, mitotic index (MI), malondialdehyde (MDA), micronucleus (MN), antioxidant enzyme activity, chromosomal abnormalities (CAs) and anatomical changes. As the biological activity of Udex is related to its active content, the profile of phenolic compounds was determined by LC-MS/MS analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this study, phytochemical analysis and toxicity profile of leaf and flower extracts of Nerium oleander L. species collected from Giresun province (Turkey) were investigated. In phytochemical analyzes, the cardiac glycoside, alkaloid, saponin and tannin contents of the extracts were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe increasing widespread use of lithium, which is preferred as an energy source in batteries produced for electric vehicles and in many electronic vehicles such as computers and mobile phones, has made it an important environmental pollutant. In this study, the toxicity profile of lithium carbonate (LiCO) was investigated with the Allium test, which is a bio-indicator test. Dose-related toxic effects were investigated using LiCO at doses of 25 mg/L, 50 mg/L, and 100 mg/L.
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