Usnic Acid and <i>Usnea barbata</i> (L.) F.H. Wigg. Dry Extracts Promote Apoptosis and DNA Damage in Human Blood Cells through Enhancing ROS Levels

Usnic Acid and <i>Usnea barbata</i> (L.) F.H. Wigg. Dry Extracts Promote Apoptosis and DNA Damage in Human Blood Cells through Enhancing ROS Levels

Nowadays, numerous biomedical studies performed on natural compounds and plant extracts aim to obtain highly selective pharmacological activities without unwanted toxic effects. In the big world of medicinal plants, <i>Usnea barbata</i> (L) F.H. Wigg (<i>U. barbata</i>) and u...

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Main Authors: Violeta Popovici, Elena Matei, Georgeta Camelia Cozaru, Mariana Aschie, Laura Bucur, Dan Rambu, Teodor Costache, Iulia Elena Cucolea, Gabriela Vochita, Daniela Gherghel, Aureliana Caraiane, Victoria Badea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
<i>Usnea barbata</i>
usnic acid
secondary metabolites
blood cells
DNA damage
apoptosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/10/8/1171

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