ANTIMUTAGENICITY OF DIETARY AND MEDICINAL FLAVONOLS IN HUMAN DERIVED METABOLICALLY COMPETENT HEPATOMA CELLS

  • Sundermann, Volker-Mersch (Department of Toxicology and Ecotoxicology, University of Trier) ;
  • Alessandro Naher (Institut of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, University Hospital of Mannheim, University of Heidelber) ;
  • Richard Gminski (Department of Toxicology and Ecotoxicology, University of Trier)
  • Published : 2001.10.01

Abstract

Flavonols are polyphenolic compounds that are present in dietary plant-based foodstuffs and beverages (e. g. apple, onion, grape fruit, tea) and medicinal plants (e. g. Crategus, Ruta graveolens, Silybum marianum, Fagopyrum species) in high concentrations. They have been reported to exhibit a wide variety of biological effects, including anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant and free-radical-scavenging activities.(omitted)

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