Radioprotective activity of blackcurrant extract evaluated by in vitro micronucleus and gene mutation assays in TK6 human lymphoblastoid cells.

Introduction: Blackcurrant ( L.) is a classical fruit that has long been used to prepare juice, jam, liqueur, and sometimes medicines in Europe. Previously, we reported a genome defense effect by the antioxidative activity of several types of blackcurrant extracts (BCEs) in yeast and human cell gene mutation assays.

Protective effects of raw and cooked blackcurrant extract on DNA damage induced by hydrogen peroxide in human lymphoblastoid cells.

Context: Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) is a classical fruit that has long been used to make juice, liqueur and sometimes medicines in Europe. The beneficial effects of blackcurrant, which are inhibition of lipopolysaccharide-stimulated inflammatory, anticarcinogenesis and other health effects, have been reported.