In Vitro and In Vivo Cytogenotoxic Effects of Hot Aqueous Extract of Achyrocline satureioides (Lam.) DC.

Figure 5

Phase index of cell division in roots treated with hot aqueous extract of Achyrocline satureioides (As-HAE). (a) MI 1, (b) MI 2, and (c) MI 3. MI 1: mitotic index 1 (treatment with As-HAE for 2 days), MI 2: mitotic index 2 (treatment with As-HAE for 5 days), MI 3: mitotic index 3 (treatment) with As-HAE for 2 days followed by 3 days with water (reversion), C(+): positive control (paracetamol 0.3 mg/mL), and C(−): negative control (mineral water).

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