Lapamas Rueankham, Pawaret Panyajai, Aroonchai Saiai, Methee Rungrojsakul, Singkome Tima, Sawitree Chiampanichayakul, Kankanit Yeerong, Suvimol Somwongin, Wantida Chaiyana, Pornngarm Dejkriengkraikul, Siriporn Okonogi, Trinnakorn Katekunlaphan, Songyot Anuchapreeda
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The purpose of this study was to investigate the biological properties of Kae-Lae (Maclura cochinchinensis (Lour.) Corner), a traditional medicinal plant used in Ayurvedic recipes in Thailand. To achieve this objective, heartwood samples were collected from 12 sources across Thailand. Fractional extracts (n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and ethanol) and the dominant compounds (morin, resveratrol, and quercetin) were examined for their abilities on cytotoxicity, antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and antileukaemic activity (Wilms' tumour 1 protein was used as a well-known biomarker for leukaemic cell proliferation)...
June 9, 2023: BMC complementary medicine and therapies