Safranal Alleviates Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis and Suppresses Macrophage-Mediated Inflammation

• Main Authors: Peeraphong Lertnimitphun (Author), Yiwen Jiang (Author), Nami Kim (Author), Wenwei Fu (Author), Changwu Zheng (Author), Hongsheng Tan (Author), Hua Zhou (Author), Xue Zhang (Author), Weizhong Pei (Author), Yue Lu (Author), Hongxi Xu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2019-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction:Crocus sativus (saffron) is widely used in China, Iran, and India for dyeing and as a food additive and medicinal plant. Safranal, as one of the main constituents of saffron, is responsible for its aroma and has been reported to have anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-inflammation proper...