2021
DOI: 10.34117/bjdv7n4-601
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Cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and antiprofilerative effect of Costus Scaber Ruiz & Pav (Costaceae): a contribution to folk medicine, oncology and genetic improvement/ Citotoxicidade, genotoxicidade e efeito antiprofilerativo de Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav (Costaceae): uma contribuição para medicina popular, oncologia e melhoramento genético

Abstract: Costus scaber is an herbaceous species that has hard and cylindrical stems and can reach up to 80 cm in height. It has an inflorescence at the end of the stalk from 6 to 10 cm long, which is surrounded by scaly bracts. Due to this species interesting medicinal potential, the objective of this study was to analyze its cytotoxic and genotoxic effect. The cytogenotoxic and antiprofilerative effect was evaluated using the bioindicator Allium cepa via the direct and indirect method. Fresh Leaves of C. scaber were u… Show more

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