PREPARATION AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES EVALUATION OF SYZYGIUM NERVOSUM LEAF EXTRACT

Mong Tham Vo1,
1 Hong Bang International University

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Background: The Syzygium nervosum leaves were widely used in folklore with many uses such as treating influenza, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and lowering blood sugar. Objective: Preparation of flavonoid-rich extracts from Syzygium nervosum leaves, then evaluating the antioxidant activity and α-glucosidase inhibitory effects of the extracts. Materials and methods: The Syzygium nervosum leaves were collected in Quang Binh, cleaned, dried, ground, and extracted by ultrasound-assisted method with the investigated parameters: solvent, temperature, extraction time, and powder-to-solvent ratios. The total flavonoid content was determined by colorimetric method using agents and measurement of optical absorbance by UV-Vis. The antioxidant activity was evaluated by the DPPH method. The α-glucosidase inhibitory activity was tested using the pNPG substrate method. Results: Flavonoid-rich Syzygium nervosum leaf extract was successfully prepared (51,95 mg RE/g leaf powder) by heating and stirring with 40% ethanol, 80 °C, 60 minutes, and powder-to-solvent ratio of 1/20 g/mL. The extract had antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity with IC50 of 88,86 µg/mL and 338,55 µg/mL, respectively. Conclusion: The process for preparing extracts from Syzygium nervosum leaves with optimal flavonoid content was developed. The antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitory effects of the extract were evaluated, contributing to the direction of further studies on the Syzygium nervosum leaves in Vietnam.

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