Salix alba (white willow) medicinal plant presents genotoxic effects in human cultured leukocytes
Preclinical
Abstract
This study characterised the phenolic constituents (salicin, salicylic acid, salicortin, tremulacin) of Salix alba (white willow) bark extract and evaluated its cytotoxic and low genotoxic potential in human leukocytes, informing the safe use of willow bark.
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How to cite
Maistro, E.L., Terrazzas, P.M., Perazzo, F.F., Gaivao, I.O.M. and others (2020) 'Salix alba (white willow) medicinal plant presents genotoxic effects in human cultured leukocytes', Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A, 82(23-24), pp. 1223-1234. doi:10.1080/15287394.2019.1711476
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