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Naturally-occurring Dimers of Flavonoids as Anticarcinogens
(Bentham Science Publishers, 2013-10)
Biflavonoids are dimers of flavonoid moieties linked by a C-C or C-O-C bond. Simple, complex, rearranged, natural and ketalized Diels-Alder adducts, benzofuran derivatives, and spirobiflavonoids are some of the structural ...
beta-glucans in promoting health: Prevention against mutation and cancer
(Elsevier B.V., 2008-03-01)
The polysaccharides beta-glucans occur as a principal component of the cellular walls. Some microorganisms, such as yeast and mushrooms, and also cereals such as oats and barley, are of economic interest because they contain ...
Production of turmeric oleoresin microcapsules by complex coacervation with gelatin-gum arabic
(2013-06-01)
Turmeric oleoresin is a colorant prepared by solvent extraction of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.). Curcumin, the major pigment present in turmeric, has been described as a potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic ...
Evaluation of Agaricus blazei in vivo for antigenotoxic, anticarcinogenic, phagocytic and immunomodulatory activities
(2011-04-01)
The development of various types of cancer results from the interaction among endogenous, environmental and hormonal factors, where the most notable of these factors is diet. The aim of the present study was to determine ...
Absence of carcinogenic and anticarcinogenic effects of annatto in the rat liver medium-term assay
(Elsevier B.V., 2004-10-01)
Annatto (Bixa orellana L.) is a natural food colorant extensively used in many processed foods, especially dairy products. The lower cost of production and the low toxicity, make annatto a very attractive and convenient ...
Antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic effects of wheat bran in vivo
(2013-05-28)
Previous studies in rodents treated with the pro-carcinogen 1,2-dimethylhydrazine suggested that the consumption of wheat bran protected against DNA damage in the colon and rectum. Based on this information, we evaluated ...
Evaluation of the antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic effects of inulin in vivo
(2013-07-08)
The incidence of colorectal cancer is growing worldwide. The characterization of compounds present in the human diet that can prevent the occurrence of colorectal tumors is vital. The oligosaccharide inulin is such a ...
Quantitative variation in Brazilian vegetable sources of flavonols and flavones
(Elsevier Sci LtdOxfordInglaterra, 2009)