The demand for skin-whitening agents is high across the world, including Asian countries. An extensive screening using a tyrosinase inhibition assay was performed in order to discover novel plant materials. In our research program investigating safe and effective agent, 50% ethanolic extracts prepared from discarded parts of Prunus persica were screened vitro inhibitory activity. Among tested, ...

Background: Since cannabis has been legally allowed for medicinal purposes in many countries, it become the most interesting issue, particularly neurologic disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is one mechanisms treatment AD. Objectives: The present study aimed to establish a method preparation cannabinoid-rich extracts and determine their AChE i...

The aim of the study is to examine in-vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of the acetonic and methanolic extracts of the mushrooms Boletus aestivalis, Boletus edulis and Leccinum carpini. Antioxidant activity was evaluated by using free radical scavenging activity and reducing power. In addition, total content of phenol and flavonoid in extracts were determined as pyrocatechol equivale...