Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) possess developmental toxicity as revealed by screening the seeds and fruit extracts in zebrafish embryos

Abstract Background Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) has attracted the focus of researchers owing to its excellent anti-diabetic action. The beneficial effect of Momordica charantia on heart has been reported by in vitro and in vivo studies. However the developmental toxicity or potential risk of...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Farooq Khan, Nael Abutaha, Fahd A. Nasr, Ali S. Alqahtani, Omar M. Noman, Mohammad A. M. Wadaan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-019-2599-0