Cytogenetic effects of selected plants known to treat diabetes on human leukocytes cultured in vitro
Abstract
Aqueous extracts from the cloves of Allium sativum L. (garlic), seeds of Swietenia macrophylla King (mahogany), and leaves of Lagerstroemia speciosa L. (banaba) were tested on human leukocytes cultured in vitro. Mean mitotic indices of the leukocytes were reduced significantly by S. macrophylla and L. speciosa but not by A. sativum. The three medicinal plants did not significantly induce chromosomal abnormalities such as gaps, breaks, and loose sister chromatids. S. macrophylla significantly induced chromosome condensation from 16.4% to 78.4%; L. speciosa from 12% to 73.5%.
Source or Periodical Title
Philippine Agricultural Scientist
ISSN
317454
Page
19-24
Document Type
Article
Subject
Allium sativum, Cytogenetic effects, Diabetes, Human leukocytes, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Medicinal plants, Swietenia macrophylla
Recommended Citation
Alban, A. E.; Galvan, I. T.; Pandy, M. A.B.; Mendioro, M. S.; Villamael, L. N.; and Tandang, R. N., "Cytogenetic effects of selected plants known to treat diabetes on human leukocytes cultured in vitro" (2021). Journal Article. 3213.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/3213