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Plant Sources, Extraction Methods, and Uses of Squalene

Plant Sources, Extraction Methods, and Uses of Squalene

https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_a04285444816414c8c0ec560357b1d20

Plant Sources, Extraction Methods, and Uses of Squalene

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Plant Sources, Extraction Methods, and Uses of Squalene

Publisher

Cairo, Egypt: Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Journal title

International journal of agronomy, 2018-01, Vol.2018 (2018), p.1-13

Language

English

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Cairo, Egypt: Hindawi Publishing Corporation

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Contents

Squalene (SQ) is a natural compound, a precursor of various hormones in animals and sterols in plants. It is considered a molecule with pharmacological, cosmetic, and nutritional potential. Scientific research has shown that SQ reduces skin damage by UV radiation, LDL levels, and cholesterol in the blood, prevents the suffering of cardiovascular di...

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Plant Sources, Extraction Methods, and Uses of Squalene

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Record Identifier

TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_a04285444816414c8c0ec560357b1d20

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_a04285444816414c8c0ec560357b1d20

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ISSN

1687-8159

E-ISSN

1687-8167

DOI

10.1155/2018/1829160

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