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August 13, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Integrated in vivo and in silico assessment of fipronil-induced genotoxicity in Allium cepa

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DGDamla GundogduAİAdile İnceBÖBurak Özkan

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Overview

Randomized trial evaluates fipronil's genotoxic effects in Allium cepa, suggesting environmental risks.

Key Points

  • This research aimed to assess the genotoxic effects of fipronil in Allium cepa using in vivo and in silico methods.
  • Allium cepa was exposed to fipronil concentrations of 10, 20, and 40 mg/L.
  • Cytogenetic analyses, agarose gel electrophoresis, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulations were conducted.
  • The study evaluated root growth, weight gain, mitotic index, micronucleus formation, and chromosomal abnormalities.
  • Fipronil exposure significantly reduced root growth and weight gain in a dose-dependent manner.
  • The mitotic index decreased, and micronucleus formation increased, with DNA degradation patterns indicating genotoxic damage.
  • Molecular dynamics simulations supported the stability of the FIP-DNA interaction, suggesting structural perturbations.

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Gundogdu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d76aa2b0e0cff3f6402f4https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-66565-3
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