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Feb 4, 2022 · 1. Introduction. Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are a good source of phytochemicals and nutrients such as lycopene, potassium, iron, folate, and vitamin C [1,2].Besides lycopene and vitamin C, tomatoes provide other antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, and phenolic compounds, such as flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acid, chlorogenic, homovanillic acid, and ferulic acid [1,2,3].
Mar 11, 2022 · In the Solanum genus, a Solanum lycopersicum leaf extract was shown to exhibit potential antitumour properties against breast cancer cells by modulating the expression of genes associated with cancer growth and progression .
- 10.3390/cancers14061455
- 2022/03
- Cancers (Basel). 2022 Mar; 14(6): 1455.
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Nov 25, 2021 · Anti-cancer: cytotoxic activity against cancer cell lines MGC-803, HepG2, A549, and MCF-7. Neochlorogenin 6-O-[β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1 → 3)-β-D- quinovopyranoside] IC 50 Value: 2.87 μM: Anti-neutrophilic inflammatory: reduced O 2 - generation. (10, 11) Fruit
Feb 6, 2008 · Abstract. It is widely accepted that a healthy diet is an important factor in preventing chronic diseases, and in improving energy balance and weight management. Studies have shown strong inverse correlations between tomato consumption and the risk of certain types of cancer, cardiovascular diseases and age-related macular degeneration.
- Martine Dorais, David L. Ehret, Athanasios P. Papadopoulos
- 2008
A branching vine that can grow up to 2m tall if supported. Vines and leaves are covered with short fine hairs. The plant displays small, five-petaled, yellow flowers, which will produce green berries when pollinated. These berries ripen into a variety of colours, including red, yellow, orange and purple. Read the scientific profile on tomato.
Nov 1, 2008 · INTRODUCTIONTomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the most important vegetable plants in the world. It originated in western South America, and domestication is thought to have occurred in Central America. Because of its importance as food, tomato has been bred to improve productivity, fruit quality, and resistance to biotic and abiotic ...
The fruits or berries of the tomato are edible. They may be eaten raw, cooked, dried, or processed. They are a rich source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, folic acid, and antioxidants. Lycopene is an antioxidant that gives the tomato its rich red color. Many plants will drop fruit when ripe or the fruit will come off easily.
