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(i) Verbascoside (j) Naringenin

(k) Resveratrol (l) MS

Fig. 17.4. Continued.

Acknowledgements

B. scordioides and Y. periculosa are able to
absorb UVR, reducing the transmission of
this type of radiation to the skin. These
compounds thus provide photoprotection
because of their antioxidant properties and
act as a sunscreen.

The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial
support through grant UNAM PAPIIT IN213309,
IN219612 and MGU/Useful Plants Project
(UPP)-México, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.

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