Molecules, Vol. 22, Pages 2196: Optimization of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction, HPLC and UHPLC-ESI-Q-TOF-MS/MS Analysis of Main Macamides and Macaenes from Maca (Cultivars of Lepidium meyenii Walp)

This study indicated that UAE was able to effectively extract macamides alkaloids from Maca hypocotyls. Quantitative analysis showed that geographical origins, not ecotypes, played a more important role on the accumulation of active macamides in Maca.

Source: Molecules - December 10, 2017 Category: Chemistry Authors: Shu-Xiao Chen Ke-Ke Li Duoji Pubu Si-Ping Jiang Bin Chen Li-Rong Chen Zhen Yang Chao Ma Xiao-Jie Gong Tags: Article Source Type: research