Searching for new sources of innovative products for the food industry within halophyte aromatic plants: In vitro antioxidant activity and phenolic and mineral contents of infusions and decoctions of Crithmum maritimum L. [PDF]
Aromatic halophyte plants are an outstanding source of bioactive compounds and natural products with potential use in the food industry. This work reports the in vitro antioxidant activity, toxicity, poly phenolic profile and mineral contents of ...
Barreira, Luísa +7 more
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Proximate and phytochemical composition of Phyllantus amarus
This study aimed to determine the proximate and phytochemical composition ofPhyllanthusamarus. The results of proximate composition of Phyllanthusamarus showed that the plant leaves contains fat 8.40 %, moisture 6.48 %, ash 10.58 %, fibre 2.40 %, protein 23.97 % and carbohydrate 48.02 %.
CE Achikanu, II Ujah, MO Ezenwali
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Perilla frutescens var. crispa (Pfc) of the family Lamiaceae is used as a medicinal plant due to its pharmacological properties. Although Pfc is an important resource for the medical nutrition industry, the variability in phytonutrients and biological ...
Hyun Ju Ju +4 more
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An overview of anti-diabetic plants used in Gabon: Pharmacology and Toxicology [PDF]
© 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Ethnopharmacological relevance: The management of diabetes mellitus management in African communities, especially in Gabon, is not well established as more than 60% of population rely on traditional treatments as ...
A. Souza +374 more
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The chemical components and natural traits of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. leaf extract from arid environments has been studied. LC-MS analysis identified quercetin, oleanolic acid, salicin, and catechin among the many bioactive compounds in the sample ...
Abadi Abderrezzak +6 more
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Phytochemical composition and biological screening of two Lophophytum species
Lophophytum species are holoparasites that grow on tree roots. The objectives of the work were to explore the chemical composition of the tubers of two Lophophytum species and to analyze the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antilithiatic activity of their extracts using in vitro methods.
Carola A. Torres +4 more
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In vitro cytotoxicity and phytochemical analysis of the crude extract from Hypoxis hemerocallidea and its apoptosis-inducing effect on breast and skin can [PDF]
Hypoxis hemerocallidea, a medicinal plant traditionally used for its therapeutic properties, has demonstrated potential anticancer activity in vitro. This study evaluated the cytotoxic and pro-apoptotic effects of methanol (MeOH) and aqueous extracts of ...
Kabange Kasumbwe, Viresh Mohanlall
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Betalains and phenolic compounds of leaves and stems of Alternanthera brasiliana and Alternanthera tenella [PDF]
Betacyanins and phenolic compounds from acetonitrile:acidified water extracts of Alternanthera brasiliana and Alternanthera tenella were characterized and quantified using a high-performance liquid chromatography system coupled with diode array and ...
Alvarez, I. +5 more
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Analysis of phytochemicals, minerals and in vitro antioxidant activities of Gongronema latifolium leaves [PDF]
Gongronema latifolium is primarily used as spice and vegetable as well as a herb in traditional medicine in the treatment of malaria, diabetes and hypertension.
Chinwe, Igwe V., Usunomena, Usunobun
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Natural products target the aging kidney in diabetic nephropathy by restoring the AMPK–SIRT1–Nrf2 axis, reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, fibrosis, and cellular senescence while enhancing mitochondrial biogenesis and antioxidant defenses.
Sherif Hamidu +8 more
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