Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5853930 | Food and Chemical Toxicology | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The composition and biological properties of Citrus medica cv Diamante were studied. ⺠Flowers and leaves showed the highest total phenols and flavonoids content. ⺠Flowers and endocarp of mature fruits exhibited strong antioxidant activity. ⺠Mature fruits endocarp inhibited α-amylase 2-fold higher than immature fruits. ⺠C. medica cv Diamante could be used for development of nutraceuticals.
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Authors
Federica Menichini, Monica R. Loizzo, Marco Bonesi, Filomena Conforti, Damiano De Luca, Giancarlo A. Statti, Bruno de Cindio, Francesco Menichini, Rosa Tundis,