Phytochemical screening, total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of Byrsonima species.
Nat Prod Res
; 29(15): 1461-5, 2015.
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The species of the Byrsonima genus (Malpighiaceae) have been used in folk medicine to treat gastrointestinal disorders, asthma and skin infections. In this study, the total phenolic content, antioxidant activity and phytochemical screening were carried out in polar extracts of Byrsonima coccolobifolia, Byrsonima verbascifolia and Byrsonima intermedia. The presence of tannins and flavonoids in the samples and high phenols content was observed. B. coccolobifolia and B. intermedia species showed the best results of antioxidant action. It was analysed the correlation between the methods, and there was a great correlation between phenolic content and antioxidant assay, showing that the phenolic substances contribute to the antioxidant activities of these plants.
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Assunto principal:
Fenóis
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Taninos
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Flavonoides
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Malpighiaceae
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Antioxidantes
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
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En
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Nat Prod Res
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article
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Brasil
País de publicação:
Reino Unido