Application of boron reduces vanadium toxicity by altering the subcellular distribution of vanadium, enhancing boron uptake and enhancing the antioxidant defense system of watermelon.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112828
Abstract: Vanadium (V) is the fifth most abundant transition metal, elevated levels of V are hazardous to plants. Boron (B) is an essential micronutrient for plants and can mitigate heavy metal toxicity. However, the mechanism used… read more here.
Keywords: enhancing antioxidant; tolerance; application; antioxidant defense ... See more keywords
Lemon balm and dandelion leaf extract synergistically alleviate ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity by enhancing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
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DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13232
Abstract: We investigated the effect of a 2:1 (w/w) mixture of lemon balm and dandelion extracts (LD) on ethanol (EtOH)-mediated liver injury and explored the underlying mechanisms. Administration of LD synergistically reduced relative liver weight and… read more here.
Keywords: enhancing antioxidant; dandelion leaf; lemon balm; injury ... See more keywords