Effects of Cassava Juice (<i>Manihot esculenta</i> Crantz) on Renal and Hepatic Function and Motor Impairments in Male Rats

Effects of Cassava Juice (<i>Manihot esculenta</i> Crantz) on Renal and Hepatic Function and Motor Impairments in Male Rats

Cassava (<i>Manihot esculenta</i> Crantz) is a plant that contains neurotoxins such as linamarin and lotaustraline. Its long-term consumption is associated with neuronal damage and contributes to the development of motor impairment in humans and rats. We investigated the effects of the c...

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Main Authors: Eduardo Rivadeneyra-Domínguez, José Eduardo Pérez-Pérez, Alma Vázquez-Luna, Rafael Díaz-Sobac, Juan Francisco Rodríguez-Landa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
cassava juice
renal function
hepatic function
motor incoordination
neurotoxic
hepatoxicity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/11/708

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