Anticarcinogenic activity of Muntingia calabura leaves methanol extract against the azoxymethane-induced colon cancer in rats involved modulation of the colonic antioxidant system partly by flavonoids

Context: Leaves of Muntingia calabura (Elaeocarpaceae) are widely used in traditional medical practice; scientific findings show various pharmacological activities. However, its anticancer effect has not been investigated thoroughly yet. Objective: The objective of this study is to study the chemop...

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Main Authors: Md Nasir, Nur Liana, Kamsani, Noorsyaza Eddrina, Mohtarrudin, Norhafizah, Othman, Fezah, Md Tohid, Siti Farah, Zakaria, Zainul Amiruddin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis 2017
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/60575/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/60575/1/Anticarcinogenic%20activity%20of%20Muntingia%20calabura%20leaves%20methanol%20extract%20against%20the%20azoxymethane-induced%20colon%20cancer%20in%20rats%20involved%20modulation%20of%20the%20colonic%20antioxidant%20system%20partly%20by%20flavonoids.pdf