Sesquiterpenoids Lactones: Benefits to Plants and People

Sesquiterpenoids, and specifically sesquiterpene lactones from Asteraceae, may play a highly significant role in human health, both as part of a balanced diet and as pharmaceutical agents, due to their potential for the treatment of cardiovascular disease and cancer. This review highlights the role...

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Main Authors: Carol Wagstaff, Frances Gawthrop, Martin Chadwick, Harriet Trewin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-06-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/14/6/12780