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324 articles for “antioxidative activities.”
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A Review on Luteolin: A Versatile Flavonoid
Abstract: Luteolin (3′,4′,5,7-tetrahydroxy flavone) is a flavonoid belonging to the subgroup of flavone, it is a naturally occurring compound in its glycosylated form, and exists in many types of plants including fruits, vegetables, and medicinal herbs. It has been suggested in preclinical studies that flavones possesses a variety of pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anticancer activities. Like other flavones, it has been seen that plants rich in luteolin have …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 33–61 Read article
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Isolation and Characterization of β -D-Glucan from Yeast and its In Vitro Biological Study
Abstract: In many microorganisms, fungi and algae, β-D-glucan can be found as cell wall polysaccharide. Various publications describe the strong positive influence of these glucans on the immune system comprising antibacterial, woundhealing and antitumor activities. Recently, it was found that β-D-glucan from the yeast Saccharomyces cervisiae also exhibit antioxidative capabilities. In the present study, the β-D-glucan was isolated from the cell wall of yeast and it is characterized by chromatographic, spectroscopic …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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In vitroAntioxidant and Antidiabetic Activity of Regional Chemotypes of three Curcuma species from Chhattisgarh
Abstract: Phytoconstituents and nutritional rich Curcuma species playsan important role in medication. In the present study rhizomes of Curcuma longa, Curcuma caesia and Curcuma aromatica from different regions of Chhattisgarh, Indiawere chosen for best chemotype identification on the basis of antioxidant and antidiabetic potential. Curcuminoids found in Curcuma rhizomes vary often with varieties, locations, sources, and cultivation conditions, while there are significant variations in varieties and geographical locations as well as …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 13–22 Read article
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Phytochemical Screening and Biological Activity of Pomegranate Extracts
Abstract: Pomegranates are renowned for their abundance of bioactive compounds that exhibit potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, making them a subject of growing interest in natural medicine. This study aimed to compare the biological activities of ethanolic extracts derived from different parts of the pomegranate plant—specifically, the bark, peel, and leaves. A comprehensive investigation was conducted to evaluate their phytochemical composition and assess their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. The …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 64–79 Read article
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A Review on Psidium Guajava
Abstract: Psidium guajava is an evergreen shrub belongs to Myrtaceae family and commonly known as guava. It contains phenolic compounds and acts as anti-oxidant properties as well as immunostimulant. It has a higher number of vitamins and minerals. Every part of this plant contains various phytochemicals like quercetin, rutin, kaempferol, gallic acid, epicatechin, ursolic acid, glucosides, guavanoic acid, guava coumaric acid, saponins, terpenoids are present. It shows various pharmacological activities like …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Study the Effect of Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Property of the Selective Indian Herbal Plant Extract (A. indicum) on Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: Abutilon indicum (A. indicum) is a traditional Indian phytomedicine plant used for the treatment of several diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cardiac diseases and anti-inflammatory diseases. The aim of the study was to evaluate whether A. indicum improves insulin sensitivity and determine its active role in bioactive secondary metabolites. Aldose reductase is an enzyme which contains lower affinity towards glucose and helps in converting glucose to sorbitol and slightly catalyzed. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 53–63 Read article
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Phytotherapeutic Potential of Melaleuca: An Integrative Review of Phytochemistry and Antimicrobial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, and Antiviral Mechanisms
Abstract: Melaleuca alternifolia and other species of the Melaleuca genus stand out for the broad spectrum of pharmacological properties attributed to their bioactive compounds, such as monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, flavonoids, and polyphenols. This study aimed to critically review and analyze scientific evidence produced between 2005 and 2025 regarding the antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, and antiviral activities of Melaleuca, correlating its phytochemistry with molecular mechanisms of action. For this purpose, an integrative literature review …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Phytotherapeutic Potential of Melaleuca: An Integrative Review of Phytochemistry and Antimicrobial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, and Antiviral Mechanisms
Abstract: Melaleuca alternifolia and other species of the Melaleuca genus stand out for the broad spectrum of pharmacological properties attributed to their bioactive compounds, such as monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, flavonoids, and polyphenols. This study aimed to critically review and analyze scientific evidence produced between 2005 and 2025 regarding the antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, and antiviral activities of Melaleuca, correlating its phytochemistry with molecular mechanisms of action. For this purpose, an integrative literature review …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 16–30 Read article
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Characterization of Synthesized Heterocyclic Oxadiazole Derivatives Using Mass, UV, IR, and NMR Spectroscopy, Among other Spectroscopic Techniques: Review
Abstract: The current study synthesized and assessed 3-heteroarylazo 4-hydroxy coumarin derivatives' initial antibacterial activities in vitro against four distinct pathogenic bacterial strains, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus. Ampicillin, a common medication, was used to compare each compound's antibacterial properties. UV, IR, 1H NMR, mass spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction examinations were used to analyze the compounds. By using UV–vis spectra, the solute-chromic behavior of these compounds was …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nano-conjugates Using Heliotropium indicum and Glycosmis pentaphylla Leaf Aqueous Extracts
Abstract: Heliotropium indicum Linn. (Family Boraginaceae), an annual herbaceous medicinal plant, is usually known as Indian heliotrope. Glycosmis pentaphylla (Retz.) DC (Family Rutaceae) is a perennial shrub, commonly known as orange-berry. These traditionally used medicinal plants originate from tropical and temperate parts of the world along with India, Southeast Asia, Northern Australia, and some other African countries. Extensive literature studies suggested that the different parts of the plant are reported to …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Gossypetin Inhibits ROS Generation in HeLa and HepG2 Cell Lines
Abstract: Antioxidants are known for their ability to neutralize the reactive oxygen species present within the living system. These antioxidants are mainly secondary metabolites present in plant products and are generally known as nutraceuticals or bioactive compounds. Antioxidant can be categorized into many categories based upon their structure and activities like flavonoids, anthrocyanins and carotenoids. Flavonoids are heterogeneous polyphenolic compounds having beneficiary effect on human body and are also known to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (LC/MS) Profile Revealed Flavonoids with Antioxidant Potential in Butanol Fraction of Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf Extract
Abstract: Gymnema sylvestre (Asclepiadaceae) is widely used in the treatment of several diseases associated with oxidative stress. This study aimed to identify Flavonoids with antioxidant potentials in Butanol fraction of Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract. In vitro antioxidant activity was studied using DPPH and Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP). The results revealed higher radical scavenging activity of 86.53±0.86 in DPPH compared to the control Ascorbic acid with 84.71±0.61 and also similarly in …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 26–39 Read article
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Antioxidant Property and Stability of an Indigenous Traditional Food Daangar pachadi
Abstract: In South India, a traditional food namely Daangar pachadi is prepared from black gram, cumin and yoghurt and consumed occasionally in certain places of Tamil Nadu, India. Even though several health benefits of yoghurt is proven scientifically, the health benefits of incorporation of black gram and cumin seeds in yoghurt is not yet investigated. In addition, effect of removal of seed coat from black gram on the total phenolic content …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization of New Imidazolidin-4-One Containing Azo Compound Derived from Acetylacetone as Antibacterial and Antioxidant Agents
Abstract: In the present study, new derivatives of imidazolidine-4-one was prepared. Which involved reactions to diazonium salt of o-methoxy aniline with acetylacetone in the presence of sodium hydroxide, and isolating the azo compound as a brown precipitate. The azo diketone reacts efficiently with aromatic amine derivatives to produce Schiff bases as a light yellow and dark brown precipitates, and from this Schiff bases three derivatives of imidazolidine-4-one was prepared by reacting …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 94–114 Read article
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Anti-ulcer Properties of Methanol Extract and its Solvent Fractions of Stem Bark of Lannea acida on Indomethacin Induced Gastric Ulcer in Albino Rats
Abstract: Lannea acida is use in Nigeria for the treatment of Peptic ulcers. The methanol and its solvent fractions (hexane, ethylacetate and butanol) of the stem bark of Lannea acida were evaluated for antiulcerogenic activity using indomethacin model. The anti-ulcerogenic mechanisms of the plant using the model employed in this study were done by estimation of Superoxide dismutase (SOD), Glutathione (GSH), Catalase (CAT), Vitamins A, C and E, and Malondialdehyde (MDA). …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 20–35 Read article
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Utilization of the Sibininto treat the DMBA Induced Hepatotoxicity and Free-Radical Damage in Norwegian Rat, Rattus norvegicus (L).
Abstract: DMBA is abbreviated form of the 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene. It is working as immuno-suppressor. It also serves as a tumor initiator. It allows for a greatly accelerated rate of growth of tumor and making many cancer studies possible. The plant, Silybum marianum (L) yields pharmacologically active compound named as silbinin. The silbinin deserve documented antioxidant activity. The purpose of this study was to assess this silbinin for protective influence in DMBA induced …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 26–36 Read article
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Calotropis: A Comprehensive Review of Its Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Therapeutic Potential
Abstract: Calotropis gigantea is a genus in the family Apocynaceae that grows in tropical and semitropical climates. India is home to this plant’s distribution. In Hindi, it is referred to as sweta arka. It is well known for its medicinal and ethnobotanical values. Calotropis gigantea, in particular, has a history of use in the treatment of many health-related issues, including disorders of the respiratory system, inflammation, and skin infections. Calotropis gigantea …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 6–20 Read article
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Free radical scavenging effect of various extracts of Root of Shirisha (Albizia lebbeck (L.)Benth.) by DPPH method
Abstract: The study of antioxidants and free radicals in biology is producing medical revolution that promises a new age disease and health management. The present study was performed to evaluate the in vitro antioxidant effect of the methanol, ethyl acetate, hydro alcohol and water extracts of Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. by using DPPH method. The ethyl acetate extract exhibited significant inhibition in DPPH free radical formation with IC50 values of 70.5206. …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Aquatic Ecosystems: A Review on Prospecting of Anticancer Molecules from Fungi & Other Microbes
Abstract: Marine biota; namely, actinomycetes, bacteria, fungi, microalgae, green algae, oceanic weeds, mangroves, and other extremophiles constitute about 90% of the oceanic biomass. The organisms are taxonomically diverse, biologically productive/active, and biochemically unique. These unique biochemiques may act as a great source for the discovery of new bioactive molecules, including anticancer drugs. The marines produce medicinally potent biochemicals; namely, sulfated saccharides, polyphenols, and, sterols. Only a few of these alkaloids have …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–22 Read article
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Phytoconstituent Analysis from Peels of Citrus Fruits
Abstract: Citrus fruits are known to have several medicinal properties and are rich sources of vitamin C and antioxidants. In fact, they stand out as the most common and rich source of dietary phenolic compounds that are known to have several health benefits, including anticancer activities. These fruits are popular the world over, and a number of studies have been done to explore their medicinal properties. Studies done to analyze the …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 23–27 Read article