In Vivo Genotoxicity Evaluation of a Stilbene Extract Prior to Its Use as a Natural Additive: A Combination of The Micronucleus Test and The Comet Assay
Genotoxic data of substances that could be used as food additives are required by the European Food Safety Authority. In this sense, the use of an extract from grapevine shoots containing a stilbene richness of 99% (ST-99), due to its antioxidant and antibacterial activities, has been proposed as an...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/2/439 |