Cameroonian medicinal plants belonging to Annonaceae family: radical scavenging and antifungal activities.

Cameroonian medicinal plants belonging to Annonaceae family: radical scavenging and antifungal activities.
Nat Prod Res. 2017 Aug 17;:1-4
Authors: Simo MK, Nguepi MD, Sameza ML, Toghueo RK, Fekam FB, Froldi G
Abstract
The free-radical scavenging activity of ethanolic and methanolic extracts of leaves, stems and roots of Annona muricata, Monodora tenuifolia, Uvaria comperei, Uvaria muricata and Xylopia africana was evaluated using DPPH and ORAC assays. Further, phytochemical analysis, total phenolic and total flavonoid contents were also determined. Moreover, the antifungal activity of extracts was studied. The findings indicated that A. muricata and U. comperei extracts own antiradical activities and moderate antifungal properties.
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Source: Natural Product Research - August 17, 2017 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Simo MK, Nguepi MD, Sameza ML, Toghueo RK, Fekam FB, Froldi G Tags: Nat Prod Res Source Type: research