Phytochemical, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Profiles of Duranta erecta L. Parts
Joint Authors
Donkor, Shadrack
Larbie, Christopher
Komlaga, Gustav
Emikpe, Benjamin Obukowho
Source
Biochemistry Research International
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-10-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The use of plant-based medicine is popular amongst individuals and communities in developing countries.
Duranta erecta has been used in Africa and Asia to treat a wide range of diseases.
This study evaluated the phytochemical profile and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of D.
erecta to ascertain its health benefits in traditional medicine.
Phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial effect of the hydroethanolic extract of D.
erecta leaves (DRL), unripe fruits (DRU), and ripe fruits (DRR) were investigated by standard methods.
Elemental analyses were carried out by atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) on the raw sample and extract.
FTIR and UV-VIS spectroscopy were used to identify functional groups.
Extracts were screened for their possible antioxidant activities by three tests.
The total phenolic and total tannin contents were evaluated by using the Folin–Ciocalteu method.
Total flavonoid content was determined by the aluminium chloride colorimetric assay method.
The antioxidant activities were evaluated using the DPPH scavenging activity.
The results of phytochemical screening showed the presence of triterpenoids, sterols, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, glycosides, and tannins.
FTIR analysis revealed the presence of alcohols, phenols, alkanes, aldehydes, ketones, aromatics, aliphatic amines, aromatic amines, amides, carboxylic acids, esters, nitro compounds, alkynes, primary and secondary amines, and alkyl halides.
Iron, zinc, and copper were also detected.
Total phenolic and tannin contents ranged from 2.20 ± 0.15 to 14.54 ± 0.29 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/100 g and 3.55 ± 0.07 to 13.82 ± 0.04 mg GAE/100 g, respectively.
Total flavonoid content varied from 41.76 ± 0.96 to 343.49 ± 3.45 μg quercetin equivalent (QE)/100 g.
The highest DPPH scavenging activity was recorded in the methanolic fraction of the leaves.
The antimicrobial assay of the extract or fractions recorded no activity against the test organisms.
The outcome of this study affirmed that D.
erecta contains phytochemicals and bioactive compounds that could be of health benefit.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Donkor, Shadrack& Larbie, Christopher& Komlaga, Gustav& Emikpe, Benjamin Obukowho. 2019. Phytochemical, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Profiles of Duranta erecta L. Parts. Biochemistry Research International،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129084
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Donkor, Shadrack…[et al.]. Phytochemical, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Profiles of Duranta erecta L. Parts. Biochemistry Research International No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129084
American Medical Association (AMA)
Donkor, Shadrack& Larbie, Christopher& Komlaga, Gustav& Emikpe, Benjamin Obukowho. Phytochemical, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Profiles of Duranta erecta L. Parts. Biochemistry Research International. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129084
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1129084