TY - JOUR T1 - Determination of Cytotoxic and Apoptotic Properties of Lobaric Acid, a Secondary Metabolite of Lichen and Investigation of Its Theoretical Potential AU - Kızıl, Hamit Emre AU - Ağar, Güleray AU - Ekincioğlu, Yavuz PY - 2024 DA - September Y2 - 2024 DO - 10.56430/japro.1518450 JF - Journal of Agricultural Production JO - J Agri Pro PB - Gökhan ARSLAN WT - DergiPark SN - 2757-6620 SP - 192 EP - 200 VL - 5 IS - 3 LA - en AB - In this study, we aimed to elucidate some of the mechanisms of cell death induced by lobaric acid in A549 (human lung cancer) cells. For this purpose, the effects of cytotoxic concentrations on p53 and caspase-3 gene expressions were investigated. A549 cells were treated with varying concentrations of lobaric acid (12.5, 25, 50, and 100 µg/ml) for 48 hours and then their viability was evaluated and p53 and caspase-3 mRNA expressions were determined at statistically cytotoxic concentrations of 12.5, 50, and 100 µg/ml. 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