Phytochemical Characterization, Antioxidant, and Anti-Proliferative Activities of Wild and Cultivated <i>Nigella damascena</i> Species Collected in Sicily (Italy)

• Main Authors: Monica Scognamiglio (Author), Viviana Maresca (Author), Adriana Basile (Author), Severina Pacifico (Author), Antonio Fiorentino (Author), Maurizio Bruno (Author), Natale Badalamenti (Author), Marta Kapelusz (Author), Pasquale Marino (Author), Lucia Capasso (Author), Paola Bontempo (Author), Giuseppe Bazan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The use of <i>Nigella damascena</i> seeds in the culinary field or as aerial parts infusions in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields is widely reported. The biological activity of this plant, as demonstrated over the years, is closely related to its phytochemical content. This investig...