Hunting Bioactive Molecules from the Agave Genus: An Update on Extraction and Biological Potential
| Autor: | Gustavo A. Castillo-Herrera, Antonio Escobedo-Reyes, Mirna Estarrón-Espinosa, Misael Bermúdez-Bazán, Judith Esmeralda Urias-Silvas |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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agave agro-wastes
Bioactive molecules Secondary Metabolism Pharmaceutical Science Acute diseases Organic chemistry biological activity Review Analytical Chemistry Waste product QD241-441 Agave Phenols Genus Drug Discovery Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Mexico Flavonoids Waste Products bioactive compounds biology Traditional medicine Plant Extracts secondary metabolites Biological potential Saponins biology.organism_classification Plant Leaves Chemistry (miscellaneous) Molecular Medicine |
| Zdroj: | Molecules, Vol 26, Iss 6789, p 6789 (2021) Molecules |
| ISSN: | 1420-3049 |
| Popis: | Agaves are plants used in the production of alcoholic beverages and fibers. Ever since ancient times, pre-Hispanic cultures in Mexico have used them in traditional medicine to cure different ailments. Over the years, studies of the active principles responsible for the therapeutic benefits of agaves have increased. Leaves and fibers are the main agro-wastes generated in tequila and mezcal production, while fibers are the main waste product in the textile sector. Different investigations have referred to the agro-waste from agave processing as a source of bioactive molecules called secondary metabolites (SM). Among them, phenols, flavonoids, phytosterols, and saponins have been extracted, identified, and isolated from these plants. The role of these molecules in pest control and the prospect of metabolites with the biological potential to develop novel drugs for chronic and acute diseases represent new opportunities to add value to these agro-wastes. This review aims to update the biological activities and recent applications of the secondary metabolites of the genus Agave. |
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