crocine

crocine

(ˈkrəʊsiːn)
adj
(Plants) of or relating to the crocus
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Takashi et al have reported that saffron's crocines through indirect increasing of mRNA enzyme, gamma glotamilsyteienilsyntethaseincrease the restored glutathione amount inside the cell and have a considerable importance in regulating the peroxidase activity of lipids and anti-oxidants.