Phenolic antioxidants of Morus nigra roots, and antitumor potential of morusin

Phenolic compounds are of considerable biomedical interest due to their antioxidant properties and potential in the prevention and possibly treatment of many chronic diseases. The fruits, leaves and root bark of Morus nigra (Moraceae), the black mulberry tree, have a long history of use for various therapeutic purposes in traditional medicine worldwide. The roots of the plant are known to be a rich source of phenolic compounds with a...