Momordica charantia (bitter melon): Potent antiviral efficacy and significant benefits against herpes virus

Bhagyalakshmi, M.; Devaraja, S.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-85730-7.00017-5

Viral, Parasitic, Bacterial, and Fungal Infections 2023

DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-85730-7.00017-5

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Momordica charantia (bitter melon): Potent antiviral efficacy and significant benefits against herpes virus

M. Bhagyalakshmi¹,

S. Devaraja²

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The Prediction of Milk Whey Extract (MWE) Bioactive Compounds Based on Proximate Analysis and its Effects on Blood Coagulation: A New Approach

Tabassum,

et al. 2024

Curr Res Nutr Food Sci

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The present work demonstrates the milk whey extraction, proximate analysis, and biochemical characterization of bioactive compounds in MWE. Effects of MWE on plasma coagulation and platelet aggregation. Proximate analysis of MWE was done according to AOAC. Whey protein banding was confirmed in 12%, 15%, and 18% SDS-PAGEs. A quantitative analysis of bioactive compounds was done. The anticoagulant effects of MWE were tested using plasma recalcification time in both PRP and PPP, further confirmed by PT and APTT assays and in tail bleeding assays at concentrations of 0-100 µg. The non-toxic property of MWE was screened by edema, hemorrhage, and direct hemolytic activities. MWE proximate analysis showed the presence of both micro- and macronutrients. Qualitative analysis confirmed the presence of proteins and carbohydrates. A similar protein-banding pattern was observed in 12%, 15%, and 18% SDS-PAGE’s in both reduced and non-reduced conditions. MWE prolonged the clotting time of human citrated plasma, both PRP and PPP, against the control 210 sec to 770 sec, suggesting its anticoagulant property. MWE delayed the clot progress of only the APTT ratio (8.99 ± 0.09), and PT was not altered, suggesting its role in an intrinsic pathway of blood coagulation. MWE exhibited antiplatelet activity in PRP against ADP and epinephrine-induced platelet aggregation. The percentage of inhibition was 74% and 100% for ADP and epinephrine, respectively. Interestingly, MWE exhibits nontoxic properties, it does not cause hemolysis, hemorrhage, or edema. Milk whey extraction and studies confirm bioactive compounds, and these exhibit antithrombotic, antiplatelet, and non-toxic properties. Hence, MWE not only acts as a good nutritive source but also may prove tobe a therapeutic bioactive compound in the management of cardiovascular disease.

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The Prediction of Milk Whey Extract (MWE) Bioactive Compounds Based on Proximate Analysis and its Effects on Blood Coagulation: A New Approach

Tabassum,

et al. 2024

Curr Res Nutr Food Sci

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Momordica charantia (bitter melon): Potent antiviral efficacy and significant benefits against herpes virus

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The Prediction of Milk Whey Extract (MWE) Bioactive Compounds Based on Proximate Analysis and its Effects on Blood Coagulation: A New Approach

The Prediction of Milk Whey Extract (MWE) Bioactive Compounds Based on Proximate Analysis and its Effects on Blood Coagulation: A New Approach

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