Wild Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus subsp. sylvestris, Asteraceae) Leaf Extract: Phenolic Profile and Oxidative Stress Inhibitory Effects on HepG2 Cells.
- Acquaviva R et al (2023).
- Molecules.
- PubMed:
- 36985448
Researchers examined the phytochemical composition and biological activities of extracts from . Four solvents of varying polarity were used for extraction, and the extracts were tested for their chemical composition, antioxidant, anti-Alzheimer, and antibacterial properties. The MeOH extract had strong antioxidant and antibacterial activity, while the EtOAc extract had strong anti-Alzheimer and anti-cancer activity. Ten previously unidentified chemical compounds were also discovered. This study highlights the potential of for therapeutic applications.