Comparative Analysis of Annona muricata Leaves: Antioxidant Activity and Phytochemical Profile
Author Information
Author(s): Gustavo A. Hernandez-Fuentes, Osiris G. Delgado-Enciso, Edgar G. Larios-Cedeño, Juan M. Sánchez-Galindo, Silvia G. Ceballos-Magaña, Kayim Pineda-Urbina, Mario A. Alcalá-Pérez, Nancy E. Magaña-Vergara, Josuel Delgado-Enciso, Uriel Díaz-Llerenas, Janet Diaz-Martinez, Idalia Garza-Veloz, Margarita L. Martinez-Fierro, Iram P. Rodriguez-Sanchez, Ivan Delgado-Enciso, Jianfeng Xu
Primary Institution: Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Colima, Colima, Mexico
Hypothesis
This study aimed to evaluate and compare the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activities of ethanolic extracts and infusions of A. muricata leaves from three geographic regions in Colima, Mexico.
Conclusion
Both the ethanolic extracts and infusions of A. muricata leaves exhibited significant antioxidant properties, with the infusions showing superior performance.
Supporting Evidence
- Both ethanolic extracts and infusions contained significant levels of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and phenolic compounds.
- The infusions demonstrated superior antioxidant capacity compared to the ethanolic extracts.
- HPLC identified quercetin as a major compound across all samples.
- The northern region exhibited higher concentrations of bioactive compounds.
Takeaway
This study looked at leaves from a plant called guanabana and found that the way you prepare them affects how good they are at fighting bad stuff in your body. The tea made from the leaves is especially good!
Methodology
Ethanolic extracts and infusions were prepared from A. muricata leaves and analyzed using phytochemical screening, DPPH, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and total phenolic content (TPC) measurements; and HPLC.
Limitations
The study only focused on three geographic regions, which may not be representative of the entire range of environmental variability in A. muricata cultivation areas.
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