Chemistry

Plant extraction method changes antioxidants and enzyme-blocking power

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This study investigated the phenolic composition and biological activities of Onosma rechingeri extracts obtained using different extraction methods. The research found that extraction methodology significantly influenced the phenolic compound profile, which in turn affected the antioxidant capacity and enzyme inhibitory properties of the extracts. Different extraction techniques yielded varying concentrations of bioactive phenolic compounds, directly correlating with changes in therapeutic potential.


The findings demonstrate that optimizing extraction methods can enhance the medicinal properties of plant-based compounds, which is valuable for developing more effective natural therapeutic agents. This research could improve the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries' ability to maximize the health benefits derived from medicinal plants.


Source: Extraction-dependent phenolic shifts drive antioxidant and multi-enzyme inhibitory activities of Onosma rechingeri methanolic extracts