Moxifloxacin (MOX) exposure reduced mitotic activity in Allium cepa in a dose-dependent manner, increased micronuclei and chromosomal aberrations, and caused significant DNA damage.

Laboratory setting using Allium cepa

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Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:57:19 GMT · 2h 53m ago

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Laboratory setting using Allium cepa ·

Why

To investigate the cytogenetic and biochemical effects of moxifloxacin on a non-target plant model.

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The study concludes that moxifloxacin negatively affects DNA integrity, chromosomal stability, and oxidative balance in plants, contributing to the assessment of ecotoxicological risks of pharmaceutical contaminants.

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