Litchi chinensis as a Functional Food and a Source of Antitumor Compounds: An Overview and a Description of Biochemical Pathways

Litchi is a tasty fruit that is commercially grown for food consumption and nutritional benefits in various parts of the world. Due to its biological activities, the fruit is becoming increasingly known and deserves attention not only for its edible part, the pulp, but also for its peel and seed tha...

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Main Authors: Sonia Emanuele, Marianna Lauricella, Giuseppe Calvaruso, Antonella D’Anneo, Michela Giuliano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/9/992