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Mutagenic activity promoted by amentoflavone and methanolic extract of Byrsonima crassa Niedenzu.
Toxicology - 1 Aug 2006
Cardoso Cássia Regina Primila, de Syllos Cólus Ilce Mara, Bernardi Caroline Cristiane, Sannomiya Miriam, Vilegas Wagner, Varanda Eliana Aparecida
Abstract excerpt
Byrsonima crassa is a plant pertaining to the Brazilian central savannah-like belt of vegetation and popularly used for the treatment of gastric dysfunctions and diarrhoea. The methanol extract contains catechin, tannins, terpenes and flavonoids; both mutagenic potential and antioxidant properties have been ascribed to flavonoids. The mutagenicity of some flavonoids is believed to be associated with the formation...
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