ANTIOXIDANT AND RAT INTESTINAL MALTOSE ENZYME INHIBITION EFFECT OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF BANANA BRACT

Author (s) : DR.S.POONGODI, S.RAMARAJAN

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Abstract :
The present study investigates the antioxidant potential and rat intestinal maltose enzyme inhibition effect of the methanolic extract derived from banana bracts. Bracts, the protective floral structures, often considered as agricultural waste, are rich in bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. The methanolic extract was obtained using standard extraction methods and subjected to various antioxidant assays, including DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) scavenging activity, ABTS (2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)) radical scavenging, and reducing power. Additionally, the inhibitory effect of the extract on rat intestinal maltose enzyme was evaluated. The findings demonstrate significant antioxidant activity in the extract, as evidenced by the effective scavenging of DPPH and ABTS radicals, as well as potent reducing power. Furthermore, the extract displayed notable inhibition of rat intestinal maltose enzyme, suggesting its potential role in carbohydrate metabolism modulation. These results highlight the therapeutic potential of banana bract methanolic extract as a natural antioxidant and a regulator of maltose digestion, warranting further investigation for its potential application in functional foods or nutraceuticals.

Keywords : Antioxidant, DPPH, Methanolic extract, Banana bracts, Bioactive compounds, nutraceuticals

Conference Date : 13/11/2020

Pages : 207

Paper ID : 20207