Raw and salt-processed Achyranthes bidentata attenuate LPS-induced acute kidney injury by inhibiting ROS and apoptosis via an estrogen-like pathway.
- Wang S et al (2020).
- Biomed Pharmacother.
- PubMed:
- 32574970
Researchers extracted polysaccharides from the pulps and seeds of L. var. through a hot water method and characterized them using various methods. The polysaccharides were found to have antioxidant, -amylase and antiacetylcholinesterase activity and displayed antibacterial effects against seven microorganisms, particularly Gram-positive bacteria. The highest total carbohydrate and uronic acid contents were found in the polysaccharides from pulp (CAP). These results indicate that polysaccharides from L. var. may be a new source of antioxidants and useful in the food and pharmaceutical industries as enzyme inhibitory agents.