Effect of Betula bark extract on spontaneous and induced mutagenesis in mice

Bull Exp Biol Med. 2004 Nov;138(5):475-8. doi: 10.1007/s10517-005-0074-z.

Abstract

Study was performed by counting cells with chromosomal aberrations in C57Bl/6 mice. Bark dry extract was given perorally in doses of 50, 150, 450, and 1500 mg/kg. Mutagens dioxidine and cyclophosphamide were injected intraperitoneally in doses of 200 and 20 mg/kg, respectively. Bark dry extract in doses of 150 and 1500 mg/kg did not possess cytogenetic activity. Bark dry extract in doses of 50, 150, and 450 mg/kg significantly decreased the cytogenetic effect of mutagens under various regimens of treatment with the preparation (single combined administration, 5-day pretreatment, and 5-day combined administration). Our results indicate that bark dry extract possesses antimutagenic properties.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antimutagenic Agents / pharmacology*
  • Betula*
  • Female
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL / genetics*
  • Mutagens / toxicity
  • Plant Extracts* / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Antimutagenic Agents
  • Mutagens
  • Plant Extracts