BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF MYRICETIN

Authors
ONG KC KHOO HE
Citation
Kc. Ong et He. Khoo, BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF MYRICETIN, General pharmacology, 29(2), 1997, pp. 121-126
Citations number
75
Categorie Soggetti
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Journal title
General pharmacology → ACNP
ISSN journal
03063623
Volume
29
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Pages
121 - 126
Database
ISI
SICI code
0306-3623(1997)29:2<121:BEOM>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
1. Myricetin is a natural bioflavonoid whose occurrence in nature is w idespread among plants. 2. It has been demonstrated to possess both an tioxidative properties and prooxidative properties. 3. It is a potent anticarcinogen and antimutagen, although it has been shown to promote mutagenesis with the use of the Ames Test 4. Its therapeutic potential and benefits in cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus also ar e reviewed. GEN PHARMAC 29;2:121-126, 1997. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Inc.