Research Details

Cyclooxygenase (Cox) and lipoxygenase (Lox) inhibition and safety assessment of unexplored plant species in Ilocos Norte

Maingeline B. Vivit, Anabelle B. Alejo, Kristian Gay D. Beltran, Franklin V. Ibana, Mae Ann Batuyong, Cecile A. Gaoat

Category: Project

Status: Completed

Duration: June 24, 2020 - June 30, 2023

Component Studies:

  1. Physico-chemical evaluation and phytochemical screening of the medicinal plants used in Adams, Ilocos Norte
  2. Anti-inflammatory activity of the ethanolic extracts of the medicinal plants
  3. Toxicological profiling of the ethanolic extracts of the medicinal plants
  4. Botanical identification and documentation of the medicinal use of the target plants in Adams, Ilocos Norte

Expected Output

Patent/Product: (a) Information on the bioactivity of the endemic plants; (b) Information on the physicochemical characteristics of the endemic plants; and (c) information on the safety of the plants of interests
 
People and Partnership: Linkage with Mr. Calaramo, Taxonomist 
 
Publications: At least 1 article for publication