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Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry

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ISSN (Print): 1389-5575
ISSN (Online): 1875-5607

Antioxidant Evaluation of Heterocyclic Compounds by Cytokinesis-Block Micronucleus Assay

Author(s): Dejan Godevac, Vele Tesevic, Vlatka Vajs, Slobodan Milosavljevic and Miroslava Stankovic

Volume 13, Issue 3, 2013

Page: [431 - 438] Pages: 8

DOI: 10.2174/1389557511313030010

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Abstract

This article summarizes the results of using cytokinesis-block micronucleus (CBMN) assay to evaluate the antioxidant potential of heterocyclic compounds. Most studies were carried out with naturally occurring heterocyclic compounds such as plant polyphenols: flavonoids, xanthones, coumarins, and ellagitannins, or plant derived products (juices, extracts, supplements) rich in bioactive heterocyclic compounds. There are also some studies dealing with synthetic heterocyclic antioxidants. CBMN assay is an in vitro study that has been used to evaluate antioxidant and protective effects of heterocyclic compounds on induced chromosome aberration in human lymphocytes.

Keywords: Antioxidants, CBMN assay, Heterocyclic compounds, Human lymphocytes DNA


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