Low concentrations of monosodium glutamate (MSG) are safe in male Drosophila melanogaster

Low concentrations of monosodium glutamate (MSG) are safe in male Drosophila melanogaster

Abstract Objective Monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been marred by a lot of controversy on its safety. In a majority of experimental studies, administration of the compound has been parenteral, and yet little is known about MSG safety consumed as a food supplement. In this study, we assessed the effec...

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Main Authors: Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Sarah Namubiru, Oliver Kiconco, Hellen Wambui Kinyi, Fred Ssempijja, Joseph Obiezu Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu, Herbert Izo Ninsiima, Alfred Omachonu Okpanachi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Drosophila melanogaster
MSG Safety
MSG toxicity
Catalase activity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3775-x

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