Single-cell gel electrophoresis: A tool for investigation of DNA protection or damage mediated by dietary antioxidants

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture

Volumn 87, Issue 13, 2007, Pages 2359-2381

  Szeto, Yim Tong ^a,b  

^a MACAU UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY   (Macao)

^b MACAO POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE   (Macao)

Author keywords

Antioxidant; Comet assay; Dietary; DNA; Pro oxidant

Indexed keywords

EID: 35148833835     PISSN: 00225142     EISSN: 10970010     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.3039     Document Type: Review

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