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Intrinsic fluorescence in Moringa Oleifera seed extract

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Autofluorescence, an intrinsic property of biological molecules that emit light upon excitation, is gaining significance as a noninvasive technique for studying plant-derived bioactive compounds. This phenomenon enables detection of biomolecules such as chlorophyll, lignin, flavonoids, and alkaloids without requiring external dyes or destructive extraction processes. Intrinsic fluorescence can also aid in detecting and identifying biomolecules that typically require extensive sample preparation (molecule labelling with external fluorophores), eliminating the need for external probes. The present study aims to report the intrinsic autofluorescence in the Moringa Oleifera plant, highlighting its potential to enhance noninvasive bioactive compound identification and quality assessment in plant-based products.

Source: Talanta Open

DOI: 10.1016/j.talo.2025.100500

Authors: Namrah Azmi, Sachin Rathod, Bruno Telli Ceccato, Rasmus Kranold Mikkelsen, Jon Otto Fossum

Institutions: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Aalto University, Technical University of Denmark

Language: English

Topic: Moringa oleifera research and applications

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,190

Funder: Norges Teknisk-Naturvitenskapelige Universitet