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229 articles for “Bioactive compound”
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Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Roxb) DC
Abstract: The leaves of Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Roxb) DC are used in Indian system of medicine. Thepresent study deals with the physicochemical, phytochemical investigation, and in vitroantioxidant activity on various extracts of the plant. The leaf extracts of Z. rhetsa wereprepared with five different solvents such as hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, ethanol andwater. The results of this study showed that leaves powder of Z. rhetsa is rich in secondarymetabolites and contain many …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Harnessing Nanotechnology in Food: Transforming the Future of the Culinary World
Abstract: Nanotechnology, a field that deals with manipulating matter on an atomic and molecular scale, has shown immense potential in revolutionizing various industries, including food. The incorporation of nanotechnology in the culinary world presents a wide range of possibilities, from enhancing thenutritional value and safety of food to improving its texture, taste, and appearance. This article explores the transformative impact of nanotechnology on the future of food, highlighting its potential applications …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Biotechnological Prospective of a Group of Beneficial Extremophiles Isolated from Different Sources
Abstract: Extremophiles thrive in terrestrial hot springs, hydrothermal vents, glacial ices, saline lakes, solar saltern and acidic and alkaline niches; moreover a group of the extremophiles may grow in household hazardous waste, solvents containing cleaning and polishing chemicals, heavy metals contaminated sites, or in several other habitats such as aphotic, anoxic, athalassohaline and thalassohaline habitats that were previously considered inhospitable for life. Beside aforementioned extreme niches, extremophiles also dwell in poultry …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Antimicrobial Activity of Actinomycetes Isolated from Garden Soil and Role of Various Antibiotics in Promoting Its Growth
Abstract: AbstractActinomycetes are a group of Gram-positive, sporulating, bacteria which exhibit mycelia branching during growth. These are common inhabitants of soil. They provide many important bioactive compounds which are of high commercial value. However, antibiotics are predominately produced. In the present study, actinomycetes was isolated from garden soil and its growth was tested in different media such as Kustners media, actinomycetes isolation agar, yeast extract agar and Kenknights agar. The culture …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effect of Seed Priming with Extract of Cissus quadrangularis on Wheat and Mung Seedlings under Different Salt Concentrations
Abstract: Salinity stress inhibits plant growth by affecting morphological, photosynthesis, antioxidant phenomena, and nitrogen metabolism, among other physiological and biochemical processes. In this study, the effects of pre-soaking wheat and mung grains in aqueous extract of Cissus quadrangularis on growth, and antioxidant activity of salt-treated plants, were investigated. The pre-soaking of grains in extract demonstrated a significant enhancement in growth parameters. The activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), guaiacol peroxidise (GPOX), ascorbate …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Black Carrots Anthocyanins—Valorization by Fermentation
Abstract: AbstractBlack carrots (BCs) are an exceptional source of health promoting phytochemicals of anthocyanins (acylated and nonacylated). The quality of foods with such phytochemicals has led to increased research towards health benefits. The present review covers aspects of anthocyanins (ACN) composition and chemistry with special reference to BCs for value addition into coloured fermented product. Valorization of BCs in the backdrop of their chemical composition and behaviour on various mechanism/ aspects …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–28 Read article
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Phytochemical Screening of Leaves of Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC.) Baker ex Heyne
Abstract: AbstractPhytochemicals are responsible for medicinal activity of plant species. Hence in the present study preliminary phytochemical screening of medicinal plant Peltophorum pterocarpum was carried out. Qualitative phytochemical analysis of the plant confirm the presence of various secondary metabolites like saponins, terpenoids, steroids, tannins, phenols, alkaloids, coumarins etc. Phytochemical have ability for curing various ailments and possess otential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. The presence of various bioactive compounds confirms the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Chemical Content Variations of Hypericum perforatum Growing in Turkey during its Ontogenetic and Diurnal Cycles
Abstract: AbstractThe biological activities of Hypericum perforatum have been mainly attributed to its hypericin and hyperforin contents. The present study was conducted to determine ontogenetic, morphogenetic and diurnal variation of hypericin, pseudohypericin and hyperforin contents in H. perforatum growing in Turkey. Plants were harvested at floral budding, full flowering, fresh fruiting and mature fruiting stages three times a day. When harvested they were dissected into stem, leaf and reproductive tissues, which …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 3–12 Read article
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TRACING PLANT POTENTIAL FOR CONTROLLING DIABETES: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic non- communicable condition characterized with elevated or raised blood sugar or glucose levels for a prolonged period of time. The high level of blood sugar leads to development of specific symptoms like polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia. The other symptoms include abnormal weight loss, fatigue, poor wound healing, infections, altered mental state and blurry vision. Exploring alternative treatments for diabetes, particularly those derived from medicinal …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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Lentils and its Utilization: A Review
Abstract: Lentils (Lens culinaris) are among the oldest crops, consumed by humans since ancient civilization. Lentils are consumed mostly by Asia, Africa and Latin America and are known for its affordability in the terms of protein, carbohydrates and other vital micro-nutrients. They are considered highly nutritive due to the presence of bioactive compounds however they also contain antinutrients, which can be easily removed or reduced by simple processes. Hence, many researchers …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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Preliminary Phytochemical Screening from Different Extracts of Bryonopsis laciniosa Fruits
Abstract: Plants derived bioactive compounds have been the focus of recent research due to their health promoting effects. There is continuous and urgent need to discover new antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer compounds with diverse chemical structures and novel mechanism of action because there has been an alarming increase in the incidence of new and re-emerging diseases. The present investigation was carried out to assess the qualitative phytochemical analysis of Bryonopsis laciniosa …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review: Medicinal Plants with Potential Antidiabetic Activity
Abstract: AbstractMedicinal plants really play an important role in the treatment of various health problems because of their better acceptance and being safe from undesirable side effects. Diabetes mellitusis is an interesting area of herbal research at present. More than 400 medicinal plants are used to treat diabetes mellitus all over the world. A number of animal studies to test the claimed activity have demonstrated the hypoglycemic property of many of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 29–57 Read article
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Effect of Blanching on the Quality of Frozen Product of Carrot
Abstract: Carrot is one of the important root vegetables rich in bioactive compounds. The consumption of carrot and its products is increasing steadily due to its recognition as an important source of natural antioxidants having anticancer activity. Blanching is scalding the vegetables in water or in steam for a short time. The influences of blanching on the frozen product of carrots were investigated to determine the quality and shelf life of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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A Report of Freshwater Sponge Eunapius Carteri (Bower Bank, 1863) from Bird Sanctuary of Thattekkad, Kerala
Abstract: Sponges are filter feeding aquatic invertebrates, and species belonging to the family Spongillidae, and are the important members of the freshwater ecosystem. Eunapius carteri is a common inhabitant of fresh water ecosystem and it is the first record of the same from Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary. Eunapius carteri is roughly circular in shape. Dried specimens are pale to dark yellow, whereas colour of live specimens ranges from yellow to green. Surface …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Antioxidant Activity of Bacopa monnieri, Tagetes, Withania somnifera and Formulation of Polyherbal Hair Oil
Abstract: The purpose of this research is to evaluate the chromatographic antioxidative activity and thin-layer analysis of medicinal plant leaves. Its antioxidant activities were calculated by calculating its radical scavenging DPPH and radical scavenging ABTS and were obtained in 35.08 per cent, 32.12 per cent, 17.22 per cent, for this research Bacopa monnieri and Withania somnifera. AGAR diffusion assay was used to carry out antibacterial extract activity, and its antibacterial effect …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Phytochemical Study of Seed Extract of Phaseolus vulgaris
Abstract: Phaseolus vulgaris L. is usually known as kidney beans. It is a green medicinal plant that has a place with the family Fabaceae. Conventional arrangement of medication utilized this for the cure of few sicknesses such as diabetes, malignant growth, kidney issues, and so forth. For the present research work, the powdered plant seeds were dissolved consecutively in various solvents in increasing polarity order. Different phytoconstituents such as saponins, flavonoids, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Comparative Studies on Phytochemical and Antioxidative Properties of Locally Available Herbal Flowers: A Review
Abstract: Flowers are the reproductive parts of plant. Apart from their aesthetic sense, they have medicinal and nutritive properties also. The present review study represent the therapeutic values and phytochemical properties of Joba (Hibiscus sp.), Rose (Rose sp.), Aparajita (Citoria sp.), Nayantrara or Sadabahar (Catharanthus sp.), Lotus (Nelumbo sp.), Dopati (Impaticus sp.) which are also used in Ayurveda and Siddha system of medicine. India is a rich flora of medicinal plants. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 14–26 Read article
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Therapeutic Medicinal Plants: Traditional uses of the Himalayan Cherry Prinsepia utilis used by Traditional Healers of the North Western Himalayan Region
Abstract: The medicinal plants of the northwestern Himalayas are noted for their unparalleled biodiversity and important secondary metabolites that are peculiar to this dynamic geoclimatic zone. The scientific documentation of the richness, distribution, and conventional applications of medicinal flora in this Mountainous region can be crucial in the conservation and sustainable use of these valuable plant resources. These medicinal plants have been used for their therapeutic properties since ancient times. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Phytochemical and Neuroprotective Activity of Annona reticulata Leaf Extract in Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Wistar Rats
Abstract: Natural products are an important source of bioactive compounds and have potential for the development of novel therapeutics. Natural products and their derivatives represent more than 50% of all drugs in clinical use in the world. Herbal plants contain and produce a variety of chemical substances that are used as a remedy for treating diseases. Annona reticulata contain different chemical constituents but does not contain glycosides, alkaloids and phytosterols. Various …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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HPTLC Method Development and Validation of Genistein and Daidzein Estimation in Mucuna cochinchinensis Seed Extracts
Abstract: Aim: The current study was designed with the objective to estimate the concentration of Genistein and Daidzein in ethyl acetate extract of Mucuna cochinchinensis by high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC).Methods: The separation of bioactive compounds was performed using mobile phase, Toluene: n-Butanol: Glacial Acetic Acid: Water (1:4:2:2) and detected at wavelength 254 nm. The method was validated for linearity, accuracy, precision, limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) by …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 16–25 Read article