Publications by authors named "Linxiu Bian"

Phillyrin is extracted from Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl, is significantly higher in (unripe Forsythiae Fructus) Qing qiao than in (ripe Forsythiae Fructus) Lao qiao fruits of the plant. However, the toxicity of phillyrin has not been adequately investigated.

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Due to its calcium-rich and diverse multimineral profile, Aquamin (derived from the red seaweed is used globally as a dietary food supplement. Published reports on the genetic and prenatal developmental toxicity of do not exist. In accordance with the standardized protocols set by the Ministry of Health of the People's Republic of China (GB-15193), the following studies were performed: the Ames test, the mammalian erythrocyte micronucleus test, the mammalian spermatocyte chromosome test, and prenatal developmental toxicity testing.

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sp., a red algae of the family, when harvested in its calcareous form, is rich in calcium, magnesium and a variety of trace minerals. It is used as a beneficial dietary mineral supplement across the world (Aquamin F).

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