ISSN:
1573-5176
Keywords:
Pleurochrysis carterae
;
mutagenicity
;
food supplement
;
calcium
;
n-3 PUFA
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The mutagenicity of the algaPleurochrysis carterae for use as human food was tested by the Ames method with the modification of pre-incubation, by usingSalmonella typhimurium TA98, TA100, TA1535, TA1537 andEscherichia coli WP2uvrA. The freeze-dried powder ofP. carterae was not mutagenic to any strain either with or without S9 mix. In view of the absence of adverse effects ofP. carterae in this mutagenicity study, it is suggested thatP. carterae is safe for human consumption as a human food supplement.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02186214
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