Evaluation of the tickcide, genotoxic, and mutagenic effects of the Ruta graveolens L. (Rutaceae)

Authors

  • Alessandra Vargas de Carvalho Universidade Federal do Pampa Author
  • Irina Lübeck Universidade Federal do Pampa Author
  • Mariana Balhego da Rocha Universidade Federal do Pampa Author
  • Camila Martins Güez Universidade Federal do Pampa Author
  • Michel Mansur Machado Universidade Federal do Pampa Author
  • Luís Flávio Souza de Oliveira Universidade Federal do Pampa Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4025/actascibiolsci.v37i4.27576

Keywords:

acaricide, genotoxicity, rue.

Abstract

Current analysis investigated the tickcide effects of the aqueous extract and chloroform fractions of Ruta graveolens L. (rue) on engorged females of Rhipicephalus microplus, as well as their genotoxic and mutagenic effects on human leukocytes. The best tickcide activity (non-dependent dose) and genotoxic / mutagenic effects (dependent-dose) were observed on exposure to chloroform fractions. Results suggest that extract fractions of R. graveolens L are efficient against R. microplus, although the fraction and the tested concentrations show genotoxic and mutagenic potential for human leukocytes.



 

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Published

2015-10-01

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Section

Animal Morphology & Physiology

How to Cite

Evaluation of the tickcide, genotoxic, and mutagenic effects of the Ruta graveolens L. (Rutaceae). (2015). Acta Scientiarum. Biological Sciences, 37(4), 491-497. https://doi.org/10.4025/actascibiolsci.v37i4.27576

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