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Rhein Elicits In Vitro Cytotoxicity in Primary Human Liver HL-7702 Cells by Inducing Apoptosis through Mitochondria-Mediated Pathway

Table 2

Conversion of animal doses to HED based on BSA.

SpeciesWeight (kg)BSA (m2) factor

Human
 Adult601.637
 Child200.825
Baboon120.620
Dog100.520
Monkey30.2412
Rabbit1.80.1512
Guinea pig0.40.058
Rat0.150.0256
Hamster0.080.025
Mouse0.020.0073

Values based on data from FDA Draft Guidelines [84].
HED: human equivalent dose, BSA: body surface area.
To convert dose in mg/kg to dose in mg/m2, multiply by   value.