<i>Hystrix Brachyura</i> Bezoar Characterization, Antioxidant Activity Screening, and Anticancer Activity on Melanoma Cells (A375): A Preliminary Study

<i>Hystrix Brachyura</i> Bezoar Characterization, Antioxidant Activity Screening, and Anticancer Activity on Melanoma Cells (A375): A Preliminary Study

Porcupine bezoars (PBs) are masses of undigested calcareous concretions formed within the gastrointestinal tract. There are undocumented claims that PBs have antioxidant activity and can treat cancers. However, limited scientific study has been carried out to verify these traditional claims. Hence,...

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Main Authors: Al’aina Yuhainis Firus Khan, Faizah Abdullah Asuhaimi, Tara K. Jalal, Fatimah Opeyemi Roheem, Hatim Abdullah Natto, Muhammad Farid Johan, Qamar Uddin Ahmed, Ridhwan Abdul Wahab
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
porcupine bezoar
GCMS
antioxidant assay
apoptosis
traditional medicine
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/8/2/39

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