Simple, efficient and economical methods for isolation and estimation of novel isoflavone using RP-HPLC.

The study was undertaken to develop a simplified procedure for the isolation of bioactive isoflavone from , using a direct method of isolation, avoiding the use of chromatographic techniques. The compound was isolated by commercially viable procedure. The extraction of powdered drug (500 g) was done with petroleum ether (60-80) using a Soxhlet apparatus (24 h run).

Flavone Analogues as Antimicrobial Agents.

Background: Most of the available antimicrobial drugs have developed resistance, some of them suffer from severe toxicity and side effects. So, there is a need to discover novel compound(s) which should not only be potent, but also less toxic and cost effective.

Objectives: The aim of the study is to develop new synthetic antimicrobial agents (Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal) such as 3-substituted flavone/flavanone derivatives, which should be significantly potent with low toxicity.

Cytotoxicity and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Flavonoid Derivatives Targeting NF-kappaB.

Background: Nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB) has been reported to regulate various genes involved in cancer and inflammation. Accordingly, drugs inhibiting NF-kappaB may possess both anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. So there is a need to discover novel compounds which should not only be a potential lead but also less toxic and cost effective.