FLAVONOIDS IN PLANTS OF PAKISTAN: A REVIEW

Authors

  • Zahida Nasreen
  • Hira Muqadas
  • Abrar Begum

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15414/jmbfs.2017.7.1.83-91

Keywords:

Medicinal plants, Flavonoids, Distribution of Flavonoids, Antioxident properties, phytochemicals constituents

Abstract

Flavonoids are phytochemicals derived from plants. They are naturally occurring plants secondary metabolites. They have been divided in several sub classes. They have many biological effects like anti-inflammation, antioxidation, antimicrobial activity, antiallergic, protection against hydrogen peroxide, antibacterial, antimalarial, anti tumor, anti cancer and immunomodulation . The total flavonoid contents varied significantly among medicinal plant, fruits and vegetables. They are involved in plants pigmentation.

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Published

2017-08-01

How to Cite

Nasreen, Z., Muqadas, H., & Begum, A. (2017). FLAVONOIDS IN PLANTS OF PAKISTAN: A REVIEW. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, 7(1), 83–91. https://doi.org/10.15414/jmbfs.2017.7.1.83-91

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Biotechnology