University of Cagliari
Tyrosinase inhibition and antioxidant properties of Asphodelus microcarpus extracts
DI PETRILLO, AMALIAFirst
;ERA, BENEDETTA;MEDDA, ROSARIA;PINTUS, FRANCESCA
;FAIS, ANTONELLALast
2016-01-01
Abstract
Asphodelus microcarpus belongs to the family Liliaceae that include several medicinal plants. In the traditional medicine plants of the genus Asphodelus are used to treat skin disorders such as ectodermal parasites, psoriasis, microbial infection and for lightening freckles. In order to find novel skin depigmenting agents, the present work was carry out to evaluate antioxidant activity and tyrosinase inhibitory potential of leaves, flowers and tubers extracts of A. microcarpus. The phytochemical composition of the active extract was also evaluated.
Files in This Item:
| File | Size | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pintus_Corresponding author_BMC_2016.pdf open access
Type: versione editoriale
Size 1.2 MB
Format Adobe PDF
|
1.2 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
Items in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.