A Multiparametric Protocol for the Detailed Phytochemical and Antioxidant Characterisation of Plant Extracts.

ABSTRACT: Medicinal and herbal plants are abundant sources of phytochemicals, which are biologically active compounds with potential health benefits. The characterisation of phytochemicals has been the subject of many studies, but there is a lack of comprehensive assays to accurately assess the main phytochemical categories and their antioxidant properties. To address this, the present study has developed a multiparametric protocol comprising eight biochemical assays, which quantify the major categories of phytochemicals, including polyphenols, tannins and flavonoids, as well as their antioxidant and scavenging potential. The presented protocol offers several advantages over other methods, including higher sensitivity and significantly lower cost, making it a simpler and more affordable approach com

SUBMITTER: Michalaki A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10144381 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature