The mutagenic and antimutagenic effects of the traditional phytoestrogen-rich herbs, Pueraria mirifica and Pueraria lobata

The mutagenic and antimutagenic effects of the traditional phytoestrogen-rich herbs, Pueraria mirifica and Pueraria lobata

Pueraria mirifica is a Thai phytoestrogen-rich herb traditionally used for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. Pueraria lobata is also a phytoestrogen-rich herb traditionally used in Japan, Korea and China for the treatment of hypertension and alcoholism. We evaluated the mutagenic and antimutagen...

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Main Authors: W. Cherdshewasart, W. Sutjit, K. Pulcharoen, M. Chulasiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2009-09-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Phytoestrogen
Pueraria mirifica
Pueraria lobata
Mutagenic test
Antimutagenic test
Micronucleus test
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