Mutagens from roasted seeds of Moringa oleifera

Authors

Irene M. Villasenor
Clara Lim-Sylianco
Fabian M. Dayrit, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1989

Abstract

A number of biosynthetically and chemically related compounds were isolated from the roasted seeds of Moringa oleifera. The micronucleus test, an in vivo method, using albino mice as the test system, was used for monitoring the mutagenicity of the isolated compounds. Structure-activity correlation studies showed that 4(α-L-rhamnosyloxy)phenylacetonitrile, 4-hydroxyphenylacetonitrile, and 4-hydroxyphenyl-acetamide exhibited mutagenic activity.

Recommended Citation

Villasenor, I. M., Lim-Sylianco, C. Y., & Dayrit, F. (1989). Mutagens from roasted seeds of Moringa oleifera. Mutation Research/Genetic Toxicology, 224(2), 209-212.