Protective effect of Cynomorii Herba extract on $H_2O_2$-induced cytotoxicity

The purpose of this study is to examine the protective effect of Cynomorii herba on -induced cytotoxicity in male germ cells. The effects were studied by a modified MTT assay. Hydrogen peroxide significantly induced cytotoxicity in GC-1 spg cells, and co-treatment or pre-treatment of Cynomorii herba extract has reduced the cytotoxicity in a dose dependant manner. These results suggest that Cynomorii herba extract increases the survival rate of GC-1 spg cells through the antioxidant effect against -induced cytotoxicity.