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crocus sativus/sarcoma

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Saffron chemoprevention in biology and medicine: a review.

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A growing body of evidence indicate that carotenoids possess anticarcinogenic, anti-mutagenic and immunomodulating effects. Saffron obtained from the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus L., is an important spice, rich in carotenoids, consumed commonly in different parts of the world. Our laboratory

Antitumour activity of saffron (Crocus sativus).

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Antitumor activity of saffron (Crocus sativus) extract a commonly used spice in India was studied against intraperitoneally transplanted sarcoma-180 (S-180), Ehrlich ascites Carcinoma (EAC) and Dalton's lymphoma ascites (DLA) tumours in mice. Oral administration of 200 mg/kg body weight of the

Effect of saffron on thymocyte proliferation, intracellular glutathione levels and its antitumor activity.

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Liposome encapsulation of saffron effectively enhanced its antitumor activity towards Sarcoma-180 (S-180) and Ehrlich ascites carcinoma solid tumors in mice. Significant inhibition (P < 0.001) in the growth of these tumors was observed as compared with vehicle (control) mice. In the presence of

Identification of synthetic dyes magenta III (new fuchsin) and rhodamine B as common adulterants in commercial saffron.

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Saffron is a highly adulterated spice due to its limited production and high costs. Non-saffron plant material is coloured with synthetic dyes to produce counterfeit saffron. Continuous monitoring of the synthetic dyes used in counterfeit saffron is essential because some dyes are not safe for human

Inhibitory effects of Nigella sativa and saffron (Crocus sativus) on chemical carcinogenesis in mice.

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Topical application of Nigella sativa and Crocus sativus extracts (common food spices) inhibited two-stage initiation/promotion [dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)/croton oil] skin carcinogenesis in mice. A dose of 100 mg/kg body wt of these extracts delayed the onset of papilloma formation and

[Studies on the pharmacological effects of saffron(Crocus sativus L.)--a review].

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OBJECTIVE Reviewing the studies on the chemical components and medicinal value. METHODS Philological method. RESULTS Saffron is a conventional effective medicine in improving blood circulation and curing the bruise. The late of evidesnces indicate that saffron possesses anticancer activity against a
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