Apple Polyphenol Diet Extends Lifespan, Slows down Mitotic Rate and Reduces Morphometric Parameters in Drosophila Melanogaster: A Comparison between Three Different Apple Cultivars

Apple Polyphenol Diet Extends Lifespan, Slows down Mitotic Rate and Reduces Morphometric Parameters in Drosophila Melanogaster: A Comparison between Three Different Apple Cultivars

Plant-derived polyphenols exhibit beneficial effects on physiological and pathological processes, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders, mainly because of their antioxidant activity. Apples are highly enriched in these compounds, mainly in their peel. The Tuscia Red (TR) apple variety exh...

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Main Authors: Silvia Bongiorni, Ivan Arisi, Brunella Ceccantoni, Cristina Rossi, Camilla Cresta, Simona Castellani, Ivano Forgione, Sara Rinalducci, Rosario Muleo, Giorgio Prantera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
apple polyphenols
<i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>
model organisms
red flesh apple
lifespan
mitotic index
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/11/2086

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