Plant secondary metabolites: Extraction, screening, analysis and their bioactivity

Abstract

The plant secondary metabolites (PSMs) are novel sources for the development of pharmaceuticals, food additives, and other industrial products. Plants are a ubiquitous source of potential novel medicinal compounds. In recent years, the commercial value of these secondary metabolites has sparked a lot of interest in their production and finding ways to improve it using tissue culture technologies. Secondary metabolites of the plant are currently the focus of lot of research, but extracting them for phytochemical or biological studies poses unique obstacles that must be handled throughout the extraction process. A thorough evaluation of the applicable literature for which procedures are suited for a given class of chemicals or plant species, is essential for successful extraction. Secondary metabolites are bioactive compounds recognized for healing a variety of ailments and possessing antioxidant properties, which leads to the isolation of new and unique compounds. This review gives an in-detail overview of extraction, screening, and analysis of the plant secondary metabolites concerning their bioactivity.

Exploring the Bioactive Potential of <i>Cistus ladanifer</i> Leaves from Northern Morocco (Tangier)

“…The wide range of bioactive substances, particularly the secondary metabolites that medicinal plants generate, has prompted extensive scientific studies on different plant extracts. Several studies have documented the antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, and other medicinal properties of these extracts (Dar et al, 2023; Khade et al, 2023). Morocco, with its unique bio-geographical position, is home to rich vegetation encompassing a wide array of plant species renowned for their diverse medicinal properties (Benyahya et al, 2023;Lemhadri et al, 2023;Serbouti et al, 2023).…”