LC-MS/MS-Based Metabolite Profiling and In Vitro Anticancer Evaluation
of the Philippine Endemic Cinnamomum anacardium Kosterm
Rhian Jaymar D. Ramil and Ma.
Danica I. Ramil
Status: Completed
Fund: MMSU
Duration: January-December 2021
In Vitro Antihypertensive Activity and Gene Expression Analysis of
Psychotria luzoniensis
Ma. Danica I. Ramil and Rhian
Jaymar D. Ramil
Status: Completed
Fund: MMSU
Duration: January-December 2021
Ethno-Medicinal Documentation and Biophysical Characterization of Herbal
Plant used by Traditional Medical Practitioners in the Rural Areas of
Ilocos Norte
Maingelline B. Vivit, Erle
Stanley G. Damaso, Cecile A. Gaoat, Mae Ann R. Batuyong and Elpidio P.
Cadalzo Jr.
Status: Completed
Fund: MMSU
Duration: July 2020 to June 2023
The traditional knowledge on the use of
medicinal plants and practices are valuable information that are passed
on from generations to generations among Traditional Medical
Practitioners (TMPs). The knowledge is of good contribution to the
national efforts on the drug discovery research and development program.
However, the rapid urbanization and modernization may reduce the
preservation of the traditional knowledge when remained undocumented.
Hence, this project aims to document the ethno-medicinal plants and the
practices utilized by TMPs in the rural areas of Ilocos Norte. After
which, the geographical location of the uncommon medicinal plant will be
characterized based on several biophysical parameters.
Evaluation of the Physico-Chemical Characteristics, In Vitro Biological
Activities, and Safety Assessment of the Endemic Plant Species in Ilocos
Norte
Maingelline B. Vivit, Anabelle
B. Alejo, Kristian Gay D. Beltran, Mae Ann R. Batuyong and Cecile A.
Gaoat
Status: Completed
Fund: MMSU
Duration: July 2020 to July 2022
This project is exploratory research on
the physico-chemical characteristics, biological activities and in vivo
safety profile of several endemic plants in Ilocos Norte. The studies
capitalized on the Philippine endemic and locally endemic plants in
Ilocos Norte from the Family Rubiaceae that are distributed within the
northern Cordillera Mountain Ranges covering Kalbario-Patapat Natural
Park (KPNP), Metropolitan Ilocos Norte Watershed Forest Reserve (MINWFR)
and Mt. Lammin of Pagudpud, Adams, Pasuquin and Carasi.
Immunomodulatory Role of Selected Philippine Terrestrial Endemic Plants
Ma. Danica I. Ramil and Rhian
Jaymar D. Ramil
Status: Completed
Fund: MMSU
Duration: March 2019 – December 2020
Cancer Chemotherapeutic Potentials of Terrestrial Plants Endemic to
Ilocos Norte
Rhian Jaymar D. Ramil and Ma.
Danica I. Ramil
Status: Completed
Fund: MMSU
Duration: February 2019 – December 2020
A new hexenoic acid glycoside with cytotoxic activity from the leaves of
Psychotria luzoniensis
Rhian Jaymar D. Ramil and Ma.
Danica I. Ramil
Status: Completed
Fund: MMSU
Duration: April 2019 - June 2019
Screening and Evaluation of Indigenous Plants for Health and Other
Applications
Maingelline B. Vivit, Menisa
A. Antonio and Cecil A. Gaoat
Status: Completed
Fund: MMSU
Duration: 2017-2021
Indigenous plants have been utilized
primarily as source of food in Ilocos Norte. These are excellent sources
of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. However, food processing is
known to affect the phytoconstituents and health benefits of the
vegetables. In this project, the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity
of the raw, boiled, steamed and dried edible parts of eight indigenous
plant species were assessed. The total phenolics (TPC) and flavonoids
content were also analyzed to determine the corresponding effect of
these constituents on the biological activities of the tested plant
species.
