Biological Activities and Bioavailability of Mangosteen Xanthones: A Critical Review of the Current Evidence
Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia that produces a fruit whose pericarp contains a family of tricyclic isoprenylated polyphenols referred to as xanthones. Numerous in vitro studies have shown that these xanthones possess anti-oxidant, anti-proliferative,...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-08-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/8/3163 |