Antioxidant Evaluation of Heterocyclic Compounds by Cytokinesis-Block Micronucleus Assay

Title:Antioxidant Evaluation of Heterocyclic Compounds by Cytokinesis-Block Micronucleus Assay

Volume: 13 Issue: 3

Author(s): Dejan Godevac, Vele Tesevic, Vlatka Vajs, Slobodan Milosavljevic and Miroslava Stankovic

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Keywords: Antioxidants, CBMN assay, Heterocyclic compounds, Human lymphocytes DNA

Abstract: This article summarizes the results of using cytokinesis-block micronucleus (CBMN) assay to evaluate the antioxidant potential of heterocyclic compounds. Most studies were carried out with naturally occurring heterocyclic compounds such as plant polyphenols: flavonoids, xanthones, coumarins, and ellagitannins, or plant derived products (juices, extracts, supplements) rich in bioactive heterocyclic compounds. There are also some studies dealing with synthetic heterocyclic antioxidants. CBMN assay is an in vitro study that has been used to evaluate antioxidant and protective effects of heterocyclic compounds on induced chromosome aberration in human lymphocytes.

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Godevac Dejan, Tesevic Vele, Vajs Vlatka, Milosavljevic Slobodan and Stankovic Miroslava, Antioxidant Evaluation of Heterocyclic Compounds by Cytokinesis-Block Micronucleus Assay, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2013; 13 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389557511313030010