Food and Chemical Toxicology 2011-01-01

Evaluation of the antioxidant and antiproliferative potential of bioflavors

J.L. Bicas, I.A. Neri-Numa, A.L.T.G. Ruiz, J.E. De Carvalho, G.M. Pastore

Index: Food Chem. Toxicol. 49(7) , 1610-5, (2011)

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Abstract

Highlights ► Antioxidant potential and antiproliferative effect of five monoterpenes was investigated. ► α-Terpineol presented good antioxidant activity in ORAC test. ► Limonene and α-terpineol presented equivalent antiproliferative profile in vitro. ► α-Terpineol had encouraging results against breast carcinoma and chronic myeloid leukemia. ► In vivo assays must be performed to confirm the anti-tumor potential of α-terpineol.