Role of Flavonoids in DNA Damage and Carcinogenesis Prevention
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High level of ionizing radiation and various other mutagenic agents can damage DNA and induce carcinogenesis which may be transferred to offspring’s. Flavonoids are major antioxidant compounds obtained from plants and form a significant proportion of most diets. In this review, we have summarized the present understanding of the roles of various flavonoids as preventive approaches against DNA damage and carcinogenesis.
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