<i>Crocus sativus</i> L. Petal Extract Inhibits Inflammation and Osteoclastogenesis in RAW 264.7 Cell Model

• Main Authors: Ciriana Orabona (Author), Elena Orecchini (Author), Claudia Volpi (Author), Federico Bacaloni (Author), Eleonora Panfili (Author), Cinzia Pagano (Author), Luana Perioli (Author), Maria Laura Belladonna (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The dried stigmas of <i>Crocus sativus</i> L. (Iridaceae) are traditionally processed to produce saffron, a spice widely used as a food coloring and flavoring agent, which is important in the pharmaceutical and textile dye-producing industries. The labor-intensive by-hand harvesting and...