Plants · 7 authors, 4 centres
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This study analyzed different fractions of the halophyte Salicornia ramosissima for bioactive compounds. The water extract from lignified plants and the ethanol extract from fiber residue showed the highest phenolic content, antioxidant potential, and enzyme inhibition, suggesting potential for nutraceutical and cosmetic applications.
This laboratory study analyzed residue fractions from the halophyte Salicornia ramosissima after harvest. Methods included extraction with various solvents and analysis of fatty acid profiles, pigments, and phenolic content. Bioactivities were evaluated using in vitro assays for antioxidant capacity and inhibition of enzymes linked to diabetes (α-glucosidase), obesity (lipase), and hyperpigmentation (tyrosinase). The study concludes these extracts have potential for high-value industries, but notes that bioactivity could be improved by purification and that further biorefinery concepts need investigation.
