Anti-inflammatory Effect of Microwave-Assisted Extract (MA-OHE) against DSS-Induced Colitis.

Ulcerative colitis (UC), including chronic colitis, is characterized by severe inflammation and oxidative stress in the colon. This study investigated the therapeutic potential of microwave-assisted extract (MA-OHE), prepared using water (WE) and water-methanol (WME) solvents, in a chronic colitis model in mice induced by dextran sodium sulfate (DSS). Chemical profiling using UV-vis, FTIR, and HPLC analyses revealed that WME contains significantly higher concentrations of phenolic and flavonoid compounds than WE.

Evaluation of the Antioxidant and Anti-Cancer Potential of Microwave-Assisted (Korean Cheonnyencho) Aqueous Extract.

(Korean Cheonnyencho), a prickly pear cactus species, has garnered increased attention owing to its rich phytochemical composition and potential health benefits. In this study, the antioxidant and anti-cancer activities of a microwave-assisted aqueous extract derived from O. were investigated, and its phytochemical content was characterized.