A Potential Anti-Tumor Herb Bred in a Tropical Fruit: Insight into the Chemical Components and Pharmacological Effects of Momordicae Semen

Gac fruit (<i>Momordica cochinchinensis</i> Spreng) is a popular tropical fruit in southeast Asia. What is amazing is that its seeds (Momordicae Semen) and arils are traditional herbs with anti-tumor activity, and have protected human health for more than 1000 years. In recent years, its...

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Main Authors: Xiao-Rong Xu, Chuan-Hong Luo, Bo Cao, Run-Chun Xu, Fang Wang, Xi-Chuan Wei, Ting Zhang, Li Han, Ding-Kun Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/21/3949