Biochemical studies on the role of lycopene in the protection of mice against microcystin toxicity

Chemistry and Ecology

Volumn 21, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 143-148

  Al Jassabi, S ^a  

^a YARMOUK UNIVERSITY   (Jordan)

Author keywords

Chemoprotection; Lycopene; Microcystin; Toxicity

Indexed keywords

CYANOBACTERIUM; ECOTOXICOLOGY; TOLERANCE; TOXIC ORGANISM; TOXICITY TEST;

CYANOBACTERIA; MICROCYSTIS AERUGINOSA;

EID: 32144448857     PISSN: 02757540     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02757540500093089     Document Type: Article

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