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Extraction process and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of total flavonoids from Broussonetia papyrifera leaves

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study developed an efficient extraction process for flavonoids from Broussonetia papyrifera leaves using the response surface methodology. The optimized flavonoids exhibited remarkable antioxidant activity, effectively scavenging DPPH, hydroxyl, and ABTS radicals. UPLC-MS/MS analysis preliminarily identified numerous flavonoid compounds in the extract.. The extract also demonstrated potent broad-spectrum antibacterial efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans. These findings indicate that the extracted flavonoids may serve as natural antioxidants and antimicrobials in the food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics industries.

Source: Scientific Reports

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-30074-6

Authors: Xiaoqiang Huang, An Jia, Shunhe Liu, Hongchang Zhao, Cheng Ding, Chunsheng Yan

Institutions: Huanghe Science and Technology College, Henan University

Language: English

Topic: Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities

Subfield: Biochemistry

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,690

Funders: Education Department of Henan Province, Henan Provincial Science and Technology Research Project