Quercetin prevents small intestinal damage and enhances intestinal recovery during methotrexate-induced intestinal mucositis of rats
Background: Gastrointestinal mucositis occurs as a consequence of cytotoxic treatment. Quercetin (QCT) is a bioflavonoid that exerts significant antioxidant activity and anti-inflammatory as well as anti-malignancy properties. Objective: To evaluate the effects of oral QCT consumption in preventing...
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| Language: | English |
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Swedish Nutrition Foundation
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Food & Nutrition Research |
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| Online Access: | http://foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/view/1327/4697 |