An in vitro inhibition of human malignant cell growth of crude water extract of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and commercial linamarin

Epidemiological studies had shown a link between low incidences of cancer in communities where cassava intake is the main staple. The prophylactic action of cassava intake and its deleterious effect on humans are attributed mainly to the expressed toxicity of the aglycone moiety of the cyanogenic gl...

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Main Authors: Nashiru Billa, Nasir Umar-Tsafe, Nurhafizah Abdullah, Umar F. Yusuf, Rozita Rosli, Sunny E. Iyuke, Fakhru'l-Razi Ahmadun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Prince of Songkla University 2006-03-01
Series:Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST)
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Online Access:http://www.sjst.psu.ac.th/journal/28_suppl1_pdf/19cassava.pdf