The Anti-Proliferative and Anti-Invasive Effect of Leaf Extracts of Blueberry Plants Treated with Methyl Jasmonate on Human Gastric Cancer In Vitro Is Related to Their Antioxidant Properties

• Main Authors: Alejandra Ribera-Fonseca (Author), Danae Jiménez (Author), Pamela Leal (Author), Ismael Riquelme (Author), Juan Carlos Roa (Author), Miren Alberdi (Author), Richard M. Peek (Author), Marjorie Reyes-Díaz (Author)
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• Published: MDPI AG, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Gastric cancer is the third main cause of cancerous tumors in humans in Chile. It is well-accepted that a diet rich in antioxidant plants could help in fighting cancer. Blueberry is a fruit crop with a high content of antioxidants. Methyl jasmonate (MeJA) is a phytohormone involved in plant defenses...