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(sage) essential oil in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells exposed to hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress. The DNA damage was assessed using the in vivo Comet assay, and five concentrations of sage essential oil (0.2\u20133%) were evaluated, both with and without co-exposure to H2O2. The results show a dose-dependent reduction in DNA damage in cells treated with the essential oil, with significant protection observed at all tested concentrations. Chemical characterization of the essential oil revealed a high content of linalyl acetate (62.63%) and linalool (22.22%), compounds known for their antioxidant activities. These findings demonstrate the antigenotoxic capacity of S. sclarea essential oil and strengthen the evidence supporting its role as a natural agent capable of protecting human cells from oxidative DNA damage. 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