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231 articles for “Bioactive compound”
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Effects of Germination on the Bioactive Compounds and the Flour Physicochemical Properties of Sorghum Grains
Abstract: Sorghum, being used as a staple food with many kinds of bioactive compounds, is one of the four types of used cereal around the world. Sorghum is also an important raw material for the food industry, such as a brewing material. Germination can lead to a change of bioactive compounds, and then change the biological activities and flour physicochemical properties of sorghum grains. This review aims to analyze and summarize …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 15–25 Read article
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Forage Bioactive Compounds and Rumen Microbiota: Exploring Colonization, Density, and Diversity Dynamics in Dairy Cows
Abstract: The rumen microbiota plays a pivotal role in the health, productivity, and sustainability of dairy cows, with forage serving as a fundamental dietary component influencing microbial dynamics. This review explores the intricate interactions between forage bioactive compounds – such as tannins, saponins, alkaloids, and flavonoids – and the rumen microbiota, focusing on their effects on colonization, microbial density, and diversity. Forage bioactives modulate microbial adhesion, biofilm formation, and growth patterns, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Optimization Of Solar Drying Parameters for Turmeric and Papaya Leaves: Effects on Nutritional and Bioactive Compound Retention
Abstract: This study focuses on the optimization of solar drying parameters for turmeric and papaya leaves, based on their impact on retention of nutritional and bioactive compounds. One of the most crucial postharvest procedures is solar drying as it decreases the moisture content in plant materials, thereby increasing shelf life and preserving quality. This study considers traditional methods as open sun drying (OSD) and advanced solar dry techniques, including Hybrid Indirect …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power and Machine Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Effect of heat treatment on nutritional value and bioactive compounds of banana heart (Musa acuminata Colla)
Abstract: The banana heart is considered an unconventional food plant and is rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Heat Treatment (HT) on the proximate composition and phenolic content in flours obtained from different parts of the banana heart: bracts, Mangará and Flowers, with a part submitted to HT (bleaching for 3 min). Samples with and without HT were dehydrated (45°C/24h) …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Bioactive Compounds in Ethanolic Extract of Strychnos innocua Root Using Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Abstract: Medicinal plants are of great relevance with endless pharmaceutical and therapeutic properties. They are source of wide array of secondary metabolites or bioactive compounds/phytochemicals (phenols, alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, tannins, steroids and saponins) which can discharge numerous biological functions (antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiviral, antifungal, anti-fibrotic, immune-modulatory, cytotoxic, antipyretic, antitumor, antihelminthic, antiprotozoal, antibacterial, and so on). The use of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis in identifying the bioactive compounds in the ethanolic …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Fungal-derived Nutraceuticals & Bioactive Compounds with Physiotherapeutic and Health- promoting Properties: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Fungal-derived nutraceuticals represent a rapidly expanding field in biomedical research, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds with diverse therapeutic applications. This comprehensive review examines the physiotherapeutic and health-promoting properties of fungal metabolites, including polysaccharides, terpenes, proteins, peptides, alkaloids, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Fungi produce over 9,000 bioactive compounds from approximately 22,500 microbial metabolites, with less than 5% of the fungal kingdom explored [1] . The major bioactive constituents …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Computational Exploration of Aristolochia indica Bioactive Compounds Against Snake Venom Proteins Using Docking and Dynamics Simulations
Abstract: Snakebite envenoming is a neglected health threat impacting millions of people each year especially in tropical and subtropical countries. Ethnomedicinal plants are sources of various bioactive compounds and have been utilised by several tribes across the world for centuries. Aristolochia indica is a perennial herb mentioned in the Indian Ayurveda with a long history of use against snake venom, scorpion venom, fevers, rheumatic arthritis, liver ailments, leishmaniasis etc. The major …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 50–66 Read article
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Improvement of Yield of Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Moringa stenopetala Leaves by Optimizing Ultrasonic-assisted Extraction
Abstract: Ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) parameters were optimized in this study using response surface methodology (RSM) to improve the total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and antioxidant activity assessed using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2’-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS) assays of Moringa stenopetala leaves. According to the results, the optimal UAE parameters were extraction time (26 min), ethanol concentration (68%), and solvent-to-sample ratio (42 mL/g). Based on these optimal parameters, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Bioprospecting Unripe Pericarp of Annona Reticulata for the Presence of Bioactive Compounds
Abstract: The present work was carried out with the objective of isolating and identifying biologically significant chemical compounds from the ethanol extract of unripe pericarp of Annona reticulata through bioassay-guided fractionation. Ethanol extract of unripe pericarp was prepared and fractionation was done using silica gel chromatography. Thin-layer chromatography profiling was done and a single compound was obtained. The compound was subjected to various spectroscopic techniques for the elucidation of its structure. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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The Mycobiome Frontier – Pre & Post 2020 Status: Integrating Fungal Bioactive Compounds, Probiotics, and Antimicrobial Peptides in Modern Therapeutics and Biotechnology.
Abstract: The fungal kingdom represents an indispensable resource in modern therapeutics and biotechnology, offering a diverse array of bioactive compounds, probiotics, and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). Functional fungal polysaccharides (FFPs), such as beta-glucans, chitin, and mannans, are centrally involved in modulating the human gut microbiota, providing novel therapeutic avenues for chronic conditions including diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer. These compounds act as prebiotics, nourishing beneficial bacteria and enhancing metabolic parameters such as …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Antibacterial Activity of Solanum Nigrum and Isolation of Bioactive Compounds
Abstract: Plants have been used as medicines throughout history. Indeed, studies of wild animals show that they also instinctively eat certain plants to treat themselves for certain illnesses. Medicinal plants are widely and successfully used on every continent. In Asia, the practice of herbal medicine is extremely well established and documented. Many people now take medicinal plant products on a daily basis, to maintain good health as much as to treat …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 Read article
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Polymeric Micelles for Medicinal Plant Solubilization and Delivery of Bioactive Compounds
Abstract: This study involved the design, fabrication, and characterization of polymeric micellar nanocomposites utilizing amphiphilic block copolymers to effectively encapsulate and transport hydrophobic phytoconstituents. The selected bioactive molecule is curcumin, a polyphenol with limited water solubility. A polymeric system known as PEG-PCL was utilized to fabricate core-shell nanostructures by a solvent evaporation-induced self-assembly method. The resulting nanocomposites exhibited homogeneity and colloidal stability, characterized by a zeta potential of −18.7 ± 1.4 …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 208–219 Read article
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Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds and Antibacterial Effect of Xanthium Indicum
Abstract: AbstractXanthium indicum L. is a common herbaceous weed found in India. One gram of the plant leaf was taken and different biochemical constituents, viz., moisture content, total carbohydrates, chlorophyll, free fatty acid, glucose, total lipid, protein, amino acid, calcium ascorbic acid and total alkaloid were estimated. The results indicated that significantly low levels of moisture content, total carbohydrates, chlorophyll and free fatty acid were present in the plant material. At …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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An in-silico toxicity study of the phytocompounds found in Pongamia pinnata leaves using the ProTox-II web server
Abstract: The aim of the current study was to determine the Insilco toxicity of the phytocompound present in the leaves of Pongamia pinnata. The leaves of Pongamia pinnata have long been used in traditional medicine for their therapeutic properties. Nowadays, herbal toxicity is a common problem caused by incorrect dosage. The FDA reviews the safety and effectiveness of herbal products only in response to patient or health care provider complaints—problems with …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Microencapsulation Technology and It’s Application in Dairy Industry: A Review
Abstract: Microencapsulation of bioactive compound or nutrient is one of the important applications in dairy and food industry. Microencapsulation is an attractive technique to enhance the stability of bioactive compounds with controlled release. This article provides an overview of various encapsulation techniques such as spray drying, fluidized-bed drying, solvent evaporation, coacervation and extrusion method, and different encapsulated bioactive compounds or nutrient which have been used for the fortification of dairy products …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Targeting Vasopressin 2 Receptor (V2R) in Renal Cystogenesis by Exploring the Nephroprotective Potential of “Terminalia arjuna”
Abstract: Objectives: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common inherited kidney disorder, leading to the formation of multiple cysts in the kidneys. It is a major cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which often requires dialysis or a kidney transplant for survival. This research focuses on identifying potential bioactive compounds derived from natural sources that show promise for drug development targeting the V2R gene. Methods: The naturally occurred …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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A Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Macaranga peltata
Abstract: Macaranga peltata, categorized within the Euphorbiaceae family, represents a prevalent pioneer arboreal species across Southeast Asia, specifically in regions such as India and Sri Lanka. This review scrutinizes the phytochemical properties and pharmacological profiles of Macaranga peltata, underscoring both its historical medicinal applications and prospective therapeutic roles. The plant exhibits a rich composition of secondary metabolites, encompassing flavonoids, stilbenes, tannins, and terpenes, with the majority of these compounds being extracted …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 50–59 Read article
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Marine-Derived Pharmaceuticals: Unlocking the Ocean's Potential for Human Health
Abstract: The ocean, covering 70% of the Earth’s surface, is a rich source of unique bioactive compounds with potential therapeutic applications. This review aims to highlight the significance of marine-derived pharmaceuticals in human health, focusing on clinically approved and commercially available medications. The review covers various marine-derived compounds, their structural features, modes of action, and applications in treating diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders. The review identifies several marine-derived …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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A Review: A Source of Industrially Important Enzymes from Marine Actinomycetes
Abstract: Actinomycetes are Gram-positive, spore-forming, filamentous actinobacteria which usually contain G+C content of about 57–75% in their DNA. Actinomycetes are considered as a unique group of a microorganism having the characters of the true bacteria and the true fungi. Actinomycetes that have been detected from extreme conditions are considered to be sources of new enzymes of great industrial potential. They produce valuable secondary metabolites and industrially significant enzymes like pectinase, amylase, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Hydrogel Membranes for Skin Moisturization and Hydration: A Comparative Study
Abstract: Hydrogel membranes have emerged as a revolutionary technology in skin care, particularly for moisturizing and hydration applications. These water-swellable polymers mimic the extracellular matrix, providing an ideal environment for skin nourishment and moisture retention. This review comprehensively explores the various types of hydrogel membranes, including natural, synthetic, and hybrid formulations, highlighting their physicochemical properties, mechanisms of action, and applications in skin care. We examine how factors such as crosslinking density, …
Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 13–22 Read article