Herbal Extract-Induced DNA Damage, Apoptosis, and Antioxidant Effects of <i>C. elegans</i>: A Comparative Study of <i>Mentha longifolia</i>, <i>Scrophularia orientalis</i>, and <i>Echium biebersteinii</i>

<b>Background:</b> Herbal medicine represents a rich yet complex source of bioactive compounds, offering both therapeutic potential and toxicological risks. <b>Methods:</b> In this study, we systematically evaluated the biological effects of three traditional herbal extracts—...

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Published in:	Pharmaceuticals
Main Authors:	Anna Hu, Qinghao Meng, Robert P. Borris, Hyun-Min Kim
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Subjects:	<i>Mentha longifolia</i> <i>Scrophularia orientalis</i> <i>Echium biebersteinii</i> DNA repair meiosis germline development
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/18/7/1030