Tissue damage and embryonic malformation induced by aqueous extract of Pteridium aquilinum on chorioallantoic membrane of chick embryo (CAM)

The aim of this study was evaluate the effects of Bracken fern (BF) (Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn.) on biological systems. When consumed by animals can cause acute intoxication, hematuria, biochemistry alterations and cancer. To humans the toxicity is associated with its intake on contaminated grou...

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Main Authors: Amanda Leitolis, Fernanda Gimenez de Souza, Kelli Freitas, Helyn Barddal, Laryssa Rauh, Joceline Franco, Luiz Fernando Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Londrina 2017-06-01
Series:Semina: Ciências Agrárias
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Online Access:http://www.uel.br/revistas/uel/index.php/semagrarias/article/view/26194