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Evaluation of nutritional, phytochemical, antioxidant and cytotoxic potential of Capsella bursa-pastoris, a wild vegetable from potohar region of Pakistan
Joint Authors
Bibi, Yamin
Nisa, Sobia
Riyad, Iqra
Abd al-Qayyum
Ahmad, Nabihah
Source
Issue
Vol. 48, Issue 3 (31 Jul. 2021), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Kuwait University Academic Publication Council
Publication Date
2021-07-31
Country of Publication
Kuwait
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Capsella bursa-pastoris has been analyzed for nutritional composition, antioxidant and cytotoxic potential to reveal its nutraceutical and medicinal importance.
Methanol and chloroform extracts were used for preliminary phytochemical analysis following quantification of total phenolic, flavonoid, tannins, saponins, and alkaloids.
Antioxidant activity was determined by using DPPH, phosphomolybdate, and reducing power assays.
Proximate and elemental analysis was performed by using standard methods.
Brine shrimp larvae assay was used to determine the cytotoxicity of chloroform and methanol extract.
Chloroform and methanol extract of the plant indicated the presence of 1.56×10-4 mg g-1 and 1.28×10-4 mg g-1 phenolic, respectively.
The plant was found to have high carbohydrate and protein contents.
The high-level mineral composition was determined containing Potassium, Sodium, Iron, Zinc, and Copper.
Results of antioxidant activity by the DPPH method indicated IC50 of 235.37 µg ml-1 and 552.01 µg ml-1 for chloroform and methanol extract, respectively.
Brine shrimp larvae assay was used to determine the cytotoxicity resulting LD50 of 246.4469 μg ml-1 and 169.85 μg ml-1 of methanol and chloroform extract, respectively.
The study inferred that C.
bursa-pastoris could serve as a good source of protein and energy as well as micronutrients in the form of a leafy vegetable for human consumption
American Psychological Association (APA)
Riyad, Iqra& Bibi, Yamin& Ahmad, Nabihah& Nisa, Sobia& Abd al-Qayyum. 2021. Evaluation of nutritional, phytochemical, antioxidant and cytotoxic potential of Capsella bursa-pastoris, a wild vegetable from potohar region of Pakistan. Kuwait Journal of Science،Vol. 48, no. 3, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1503285
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bibi, Yamin…[et al.]. Evaluation of nutritional, phytochemical, antioxidant and cytotoxic potential of Capsella bursa-pastoris, a wild vegetable from potohar region of Pakistan. Kuwait Journal of Science Vol. 48, no. 3 (Jul. 2021), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1503285
American Medical Association (AMA)
Riyad, Iqra& Bibi, Yamin& Ahmad, Nabihah& Nisa, Sobia& Abd al-Qayyum. Evaluation of nutritional, phytochemical, antioxidant and cytotoxic potential of Capsella bursa-pastoris, a wild vegetable from potohar region of Pakistan. Kuwait Journal of Science. 2021. Vol. 48, no. 3, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1503285
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 9-11
Record ID
BIM-1503285