An evaluation of the suitability of the onion test for studying the biological activity of potential antitumor drugs on the example of ledakrin
The onion test was employed in this study. The effect of ledakrin on the synthesis of DNA and protein in meristematic cells of onion adventitious roots was examined. Comparison of the results revealed their similarity to data on animals and bacteria. It was found that inhibition of DNA synthesis is...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Polish Botanical Society
2014-01-01
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Series: | Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae |
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Online Access: | https://pbsociety.org.pl/journals/index.php/asbp/article/view/3021 |