Antimicrobial Profile of Moldovan <i>Cynara scolymus</i> L.: Insights into Its Natural Antibiotic Potential.

ABSTRACT: Background: Artichoke, a medicinal plant with various therapeutic uses, is widely cultivated in many of the world's geographical areas. The aim of this study was to establish the antimicrobial profile by means of comparative evaluation of the phytochemical constituents, antioxidant, anti-lipid peroxidation, and antimicrobial activities of the basal and cauline leaves, as well as the following by-products: stems, bracts, and inflorescences, from Cynara scolymus L. cultivated in the Republic of Moldova. Methods: Qualitative and quantitative characterization of the main phenolic compounds from ethanolic extracts was carried out by the HPLC-UV-MS method. The in vitro antioxidant activity was evaluated using DPPH˙, ABTS˙⁺, FRAP, and NO˙ scavenging methods. The li

SUBMITTER: Ciobanu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12729854 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature