Influence of Some Citrus Essential Oils on Cell Viability, Glutathione-S-Transferase and Lipid Peroxidation in Ehrlich asciteCarcinoma Cells
Major aroma compoundsfound in essential oils of citrus; in particularlimonene, linalool, α-terpinolene, carvone, citronellaland camphene; exhibit potent antitumor andantioxidant activities. Furthermore, ingestion of these aroma compounds may help to prevent in vivooxidation damage such as lipid peroxidation, which isassociated with cancer, premature aging and diabetes.To confirm this conclusion investigation of cytotoxiceffects of highly pure compounds of citrus oils is suggested.
Citrus Essential Oils Ehrlich asciteCarcinoma Cells
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