Abstract: Background and Objective: Herniarin is a simple coumarin that is found naturally in some plant species. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the protective effect of herniarin against ionizing radiation-induced genotoxicity and cytotoxicity in human peripheral blood lymphocytes. Methods: Herniarin was added to human lymphocytes before irradiation with a dose of 2 Gy of Xrays. The antagonistic potential of herniarin against radiation was measured by MTT [3-(4,5- dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H tetrazolium bromide] assay, micronucleus assay,...
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Molecular biology
Pharmacology
Toxicology