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Protection in Strawberry Extract Posted: August 13, 2012
Researchers from universities in Spain and Italy have uncovered
photoprotective properties in a strawberry extract. The
researchers work was published in "Photoprotective Potential of
Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) Extract against UV-A
Irradiation Damage on Human Fibroblasts," an article appearing
in the Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry. The
collaboration, which involved the Università Politecnica delle
Marche, The University of Barcelona, the University of Salamanca
and the University of Granada, believe that the photoprotective
capability of Fragaria × Ananassa (strawberry) is due to its
polyphenol content, which is largely comprised of the flavonoid
anthocyanin. These compounds are known for their anti-
inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-tumor properties. Methanolic
extracts from the Sveva cultivar were analyzed for ant