The chemical basis of physiological and pathological processes, including clinical biochemistry, metabolic pathways, molecular diagnostics, and the biochemical mechanisms of disease
2 papersThis review explores how free radicals contribute to aging and diseases like cancer and heart disease, and how antioxidants can help protect against these effects. It discusses different types of free radicals and antioxidants, including those found naturally in foods and plants. More human studies are needed to confirm the effectiveness of antioxidants in preventing and treating diseases.
This paper reviews various conventional qualitative tests used for preliminary phytochemical screening of plants. It summarizes different methods for detecting alkaloids, carbohydrates, glycosides, proteins, amino acids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, tannins, saponins, phytosterols, cholesterol, terpenoids, lignins, carotenoids, quinones, anthraquinones, anthocyanins, leuconthocyanins, carboxylic acids, coumarins, emodins, gums, mucilages, resins, and fixed oils and fats in plant materials.