Biological Activity of New Cichoric Acid–Metal Complexes in Bacterial Strains, Yeast-Like Fungi, and Human Cell Cultures In Vitro
Cichoric acid (CA) belongs to the group of polyphenols, which occurs in a variety of plant species and it is characterized by anticancer, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. Selected polyphenols have the ability to combine with metal ions to form chelate complexes that reveal greater biological...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-01-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/1/154 |