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This study investigated the chemical composition, antioxidant properties, and potential anticancer mechanisms of Zingiber officinale (ginger) and Alpinia purpurata (red ginger) using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) profiling and computational molecular docking analysis. The research identified bioactive compounds in both plant extracts and evaluated their ability to neutralize free radicals while examining how these compounds might interact with cancer-related protein targets at the molecular level. The computational modeling suggested that certain phytochemicals from these Zingiberaceae family plants could potentially bind to key proteins involved in cancer cell proliferation.
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This research provides scientific evidence supporting the traditional medicinal use of ginger species and identifies specific compounds that may be developed into complementary cancer therapies or preventive dietary interventions. The combination of experimental antioxidant testing with computational drug discovery methods offers a cost-effective approach to screening natural products for pharmaceutical potential before expensive clinical trials.
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