Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Umbilicaria cylindrica
Author Information
Author(s): Nedeljko T. Manojlovic, Perica J. Vasiljevic, Pavle Z. Maskovic, Marina Juskovic, Gordana Bogdanovic-Dusanovic
Primary Institution: University of Kragujevac
Hypothesis
The study aims to identify secondary metabolites of Umbilicaria cylindrica and evaluate their antioxidant and antimicrobial activities.
Conclusion
The methanol and chloroform extracts of Umbilicaria cylindrica showed significant antioxidant and antimicrobial activity.
Supporting Evidence
- The predominant phenolic compound in the extracts was salazinic acid.
- The extracts showed strong antioxidant activity and significant antimicrobial activity against eight strains.
- This is the first report of the detailed chemical composition and antioxidant activity of Umbilicaria cylindrica.
Takeaway
This study found that a type of lichen called Umbilicaria cylindrica has special chemicals that can help fight germs and keep things from going bad.
Methodology
The study used HPLC-UV to analyze the chemical composition and various assays to evaluate antioxidant and antimicrobial activities.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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