Biological Characterization of Cynara cardunculus L. Methanolic Extracts: Antioxidant, Anti-proliferative, Anti-migratory and Anti-angiogenic Activities

Biological Characterization of Cynara cardunculus L. Methanolic Extracts: Antioxidant, Anti-proliferative, Anti-migratory and Anti-angiogenic Activities

Cynara cardunculus (Cc) is a multipurpose species; beyond its use in southwestern European cuisine, it is also used for the production of solid biofuel, seed oil, biodiesel, paper pulp and cheese, as well as animal feed. In addition, Cc has a long tradition of use in folk medicine as a diuretic and...

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Main Authors: Maria Duarte, Laura Felício, Olinda Guerreiro, Laura García, Patricia Ramos, Marco A. Campinho, Ângela R. Guerra, Zélia Velez, Fernando Schmitt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-12-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
Cynara cardunculus
phenols
antioxidant
antitumor
breast cancer
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/2/4/472

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