Isolation, structure elucidation and biotransformation studies on secondary metabolites from Asparagus racemosus

Gomase V.S.¹*, Sherkhane A.S.^2
1School of Technology, S.R.T.M. University, Sub-Centre, Latur, 413531
²Department of Biotechnology, College of computer Science and information Technology, Latur, 413531
* Corresponding Author : gomase.viren@gmail.com

Received : -     Accepted : -     Published : 15-06-2010
Volume : 2     Issue : 1       Pages : 7 - 9
Int J Microbiol Res 2.1 (2010):7-9
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.9735/0975-5276.2.1.7-9

Keywords : Asparagus racemosus, phytochemical, HPLC, UV, Chemical analysis
Conflict of Interest : None declared

Asparagus racemosus is important medicinal plant of tropical and subtropical India, is a potent phytoestrogen, which is used extensively in the treatment of menopausal symptoms, diarrhea, dyspepsia, and neurodegenerative disorders. The multiple uses of this species have increased its commercial demand resulting in over-exploitation. Consequently, the plant is recognized as being "critically endangered" in its natural habitat. Development of an efficient Isolation, structure elucidation and biotransformation studies protocol will not only play a significant role in meeting the requirement of planting material for commercial cultivation, but also in aiding the conservation process.

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