In vitro evaluation of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. antioxidant activity

Mucuna pruriens (L). Dc is a plant of the Fabaceae family, commonly known as velvet bean, itchy bean, chiporro bean, mucuna, among others. This plant has several medicinal properties, including its potential to treat Parkinson's disease (PD). International studies have shown that this plant sur...

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Main Authors: Joy Ganem Longhi, Elisa Perez, Jair José de Lima, Lys Mary Bileski Cândido
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2011-09-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-82502011000300011