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SUBSTANCE PROTECTRICE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-02-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- protective substance
1, record 1, English, protective%20substance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substances (coumarins, isothiocyanates, indoles, flavonoids, etc.) capable of blocking or checking any stage in carcinogenesis. 1, record 1, English, - protective%20substance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indoles, for instance, found in cabbages, stimulate production of enzymes that destroy certain carcinogenic substances present in the intestine, while flavonoids (vegetables and fruits generally) contribute to the protective effect of vitamins and trace elements. 1, record 1, English, - protective%20substance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- substance protectrice
1, record 1, French, substance%20protectrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance (coumarines, isothiocyanates, indoles, flavonoïdes, etc.) pouvant bloquer ou ralentir l'une ou l'autre étape de la cancérogenèse. 1, record 1, French, - substance%20protectrice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les indoles, qu'on trouve dans les choux par exemple, stimulent la production d'enzymes pouvant détruire certaines substances cancérigènes présentes dans l'intestin tandis que les flavonoïdes (légumes et fruits en général) contribuent à l'effet protecteur des vitamines et des oligo-éléments. 1, record 1, French, - substance%20protectrice
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sustancia protectora
1, record 1, Spanish, sustancia%20protectora
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1989-08-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Museums
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- protective substance
1, record 2, English, protective%20substance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Muséologie
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- substance protectrice
1, record 2, French, substance%20protectrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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