Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5852448 | Food and Chemical Toxicology | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Gastroprotective and pre-clinical toxicity of the Lithothamnion calcareum red alga. ⺠L. calcareum did not protect the gastric mucosa. ⺠L. calcareum did not cause any increase in gastric irritation. ⺠No effect was observed in the acute toxicity test. ⺠In the subchronic toxicity test there were alterations, suggesting hypercalcemia.
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Authors
F. Almeida, L.V. Schiavo, A.D. Vieira, G.L. Araújo, C.M. Queiroz-Junior, M.M. Teixeira, G.D. Cassali, C.A. Tagliati,