Investigation of cytotoxic and mutagenic effects of Malpighia glabra L. (barbados cherry) fruit pulp and vitamin C on plant and animal test systems

Investigation of cytotoxic and mutagenic effects of Malpighia glabra L. (barbados cherry) fruit pulp and vitamin C on plant and animal test systems

Fruits are important sources of nutrients in human diet, and Barbados Cherry (Malpighia glabra L.) is of particular interest due to its high content of antioxidants. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables protect individuals against diseases and cancer, but excessive intake of vitamins may act as pro-o...

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Main Authors: Elisângela Düsman, Márcia Flores da Silva Ferreira, Alessandra Paim Berti, Rosinete Gonçalves Mariucci, Mário Sérgio Mantovani, Veronica Elisa Pimenta Vicentini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos 2012-06-01
Series:Food Science and Technology
Subjects:
antioxidantes
citotoxicidade
mutagênese
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-20612012000200030&lng=en&tlng=en

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