Abstract:Legumes such as lentils, green and yellow split-peas have been reported to provide health benefits against colon cancer due to nutrients and non-nutrient phytochemical compounds present in them. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of selected legumes in inducing cytotoxicity, apoptosis and/or necrosis in human epithelial colorectal adenocarcinoma cells. Methanolic extracts of sprouted and non-sprouted legumes (Lentils, green peas, yellow peas) were prepared. Caco-2, human colonic carcinoma cell… Show more
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