Publications by authors named "Fredrick Mutie Musila"
Article Synopsis
- Lam. serves as both a medicinal herb and food source, with flavonoids being the key components contributing to its therapeutic effects.
- The highest concentration of flavonoids is found in the roots, and a study identified 199 compounds in the roots, stems, and leaves, with 171 being common across all three organs and unique profiles in the root.
- A significant number of expressed genes related to flavonoid biosynthesis were discovered, primarily in the roots, suggesting a strong correlation between gene expression and metabolite profiles, which can aid in understanding the herb's medicinal uses.
Phytochemical Analysis and Investigation of the Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activities of Pax Crude Root Extracts.
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med
July 2021
Background: Increasing antimicrobial resistance has led to an arduous search for new potent drugs from nature. In this search, plants have proved to be rich reservoirs of efficacious medicinal components that manage ailments. The current study is designed to investigate the phytochemical composition, antimicrobial activity, and the cytotoxicity of the crude root extracts of , a shrub that is commonly used in the eastern Africa for the management of infectious diseases.
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