Publications by authors named "Peculiar Lawrence"
Appl Biochem Biotechnol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- - This study investigates garlic's phytochemical properties and successfully isolates a bioactive compound called 4-chloro-1-(4-methoxyphenyl) hydrazide (BA4C) using gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS).
- - Preliminary screenings identified various phytochemicals like alkaloids and flavonoids, while computational analyses highlighted the compound's strong intramolecular interactions and reducing properties, especially at its methoxy and hydrazide groups.
- - BA4C displays favorable binding with key enzymes related to antioxidant activity, such as NADPH dehydrogenase and glutathione reductase, suggesting its potential effectiveness in biological reduction processes.
