Biological effects of myricetin

被引:250
作者
Ong, KC [1 ]
Khoo, HE [1 ]
机构
[1] NATL UNIV SINGAPORE, FAC MED, DEPT BIOCHEM, SINGAPORE 117548, SINGAPORE
来源
GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY-THE VASCULAR SYSTEM | 1997年 / 29卷 / 02期
关键词
myricetin; antioxidant; anticarcinogen; antiviral; antiartherosclerotic;
D O I
10.1016/S0306-3623(96)00421-1
中图分类号
R9 [药学];
学科分类号
1007 ;
摘要
1. Myricetin is a natural bioflavonoid whose occurrence in nature is widespread among plants. 2. It has been demonstrated to possess both antioxidative 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 are reviewed. GEN PHARMAC 29;2:121-126, 1997. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Inc.
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页码:121 / 126
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