Phytochemical content, antioxidant properties, and antibacterial activities of Centella asiatica L.

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Characterization of asiaticoside concentration, total phenolic compounds, and antioxidant activity of different varieties of Centella asiatica (L.) and essential oil extraction using hydro-distillation with enzyme assisted

Izza Nadira Abu Bakar et al.

Summary: This study analyzed different varieties of Centella asiatica from Malaysia and Thailand and found that the Pegaga Kampung variety from Malaysia had the highest asiaticoside content and antioxidant activity. Additionally, the extraction of essential oils using hydro-distillation with enzyme assistance showed higher yields.

BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (2022)

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Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Short-Term Effects of Supplemental L-Arginine, Diosmin, Troxerutin, and Hesperidin in Diabetic Patients: A Pilot Study

Marco Bagnati et al.

Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the dietary supplement Flebotrofine(R) on inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and glycemic control in diabetes patients. Results showed that the supplement increased levels of antioxidant beta-carotene and arginine, while lowering certain lipid markers and cell counts. These findings suggest that Flebotrofine(R) may have potential benefits for diabetes patients in preventing long-term complications.

BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL (2021)

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Article Food Science & Technology

Antimicrobial activity of different types of Centella asiatica extracts against foodborne pathogens and food spoilage microorganisms

Jun Xian Wong et al.

Summary: The study found that the ethanolic extract of Centella asiatica showed the highest antimicrobial activity and could potentially serve as an alternative to synthetic preservatives in food.

LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Impact of potential stimulants on asiaticoside and madecassoside levels and expression of triterpenoid-related genes in axenic shoot cultures of Centella asiatica (L.) Urb

Gouri Priya Ranjith et al.

Summary: The triterpenoid saponins asiaticoside and madecassoside from Centella asiatica could be significantly increased with the addition of silver nitrate, which also upregulated the gene expression related to triterpenoid biosynthesis, suggesting its potential as a metabolite stimulant in enhancing the formation of bioactive molecules.

PHYTOCHEMISTRY (2021)

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Modification of phytochemical production and antioxidant activity of Dracocephalum kotschyi cells by exposure to static magnetic field and magnetite nanoparticles

Marzieh Taghizadeh et al.

Summary: The study explores the potential of static magnetic field and Fe3O4 magnetite nanoparticles in enhancing the production and secretion of phytochemicals in Dracocephalum polychaetum. The treatments induced oxidative stress, leading to increased production of key phytochemicals like naringin and quercetin in both intracellular and extracellular sources.

PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE (2021)

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Article Plant Sciences