Bimodal action of the flavonoid quercetin on basophil function: an investigation of the putative biochemical targets

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Flavonoids, a large group of polyphenolic metabolites derived from plants have received a great deal of attention over the last several decades for their properties in inflammation and allergy. Quercetin, the most abundant of plant f...

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Main Authors: Chirumbolo Salvatore, Marzotto Marta, Conforti Anita, Vella Antonio, Ortolani Riccardo, Bellavite Paolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Clinical and Molecular Allergy
Online Access:http://www.clinicalmolecularallergy.com/content/8/1/13