Significance of Secondary metabolite
Secondary metabolites, according to Ayurveda, are chemical compounds produced by plants, like Yashti Madhu, that offer health benefits. These compounds are not directly involved in growth or reproduction but are responsible for medicinal properties. The quality and quantity of these compounds, such as tannins, flavonoids, and terpenoids, can vary, influencing therapeutic efficacy.
Synonyms: Natural product, Bioactive compound, Phytochemical
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Hindu concept of 'Secondary metabolite'
In Hinduism, secondary metabolites are plant-derived chemical compounds, like alkaloids and flavonoids, not directly for growth but crucial for medicinal properties. Their presence and concentration are affected by factors like climate, influencing therapeutic efficacy. They are key in plant-based remedies.
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) This term represents the chemical compounds extracted from the plant material using solvents like water or alcohol, and their concentration is used in medicine.[1] (2) These are the compounds found in Cannabis sativa, such as cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenes, which are of interest in the study for their potential therapeutic effects.[2] (3) The text mentions secondary metabolites, which are chemical compounds produced by plants that are not directly involved in their growth, development, or reproduction.[3] (4) Chemical compounds produced by plants that contribute to their therapeutic effects, and the study aimed to assess the effects of different drying techniques and solvents on their extraction.[4] (5) The climate, rainfall, temperature, altitude, duration of daylight, methods of cultivation, effect of the lunar cycle, area of collection, condition of soil, collection methods, processing, and storage all have an impact on the plant's secondary metabolites.[5]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Secondary metabolites are compounds produced by plants that are not directly involved in growth or reproduction but have various biological activities, such as the flavonoids found in buckwheat.[6] (2) These are present in Arka (Calotropis procera) and Haridra (Curcuma longa) and are detected in the finished product Arka Taila through TLC and HPTLC analysis.[7] (3) Phenolic compounds are plant secondary metabolites and have a defense role, acting as antioxidants, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory agents, benefiting skin health.[8] (4) Preliminary analysis revealed the presence of tannins, flavonoids, steroids, anthocyanin, and alkaloids, in both methanolic and hexane extracts.[9] (5) The screening of these is scientifically recorded to standardize Asystasia variabilis Trim.[10]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) These are chemical compounds produced by plants that are important for life-saving drugs, making MAPs valuable.[11] (2) Metabolites not involved in metabolic activity, such as alkaloids, phenols, and sterols, acting as defence chemicals.[12] (3) Profiled in Cannabis Inflorescences, Leaves, Stem Barks, and Roots for Medicinal Purposes.[13] (4) These are called phytochemicals, used by plants to defend off microbial or pest infestations.[14] (5) These are chemicals produced by plants, such as alkaloids, amino acids, saponins, phenolic compounds, and tannins, found in the phytochemical analysis.[15]
The concept of Secondary metabolite in scientific sources
Secondary metabolites are organic compounds, primarily from plants, not essential for growth or reproduction. They play vital ecological roles, including defense and often have significant medicinal, pharmacological, and antimicrobial properties. They are also used in pharmaceuticals, food supplements, and preservatives.
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) The aim of the study is to evaluate the hypoglycemic activity of the alkaloids and glycosides extracts of the Picralima nitida seed to propose the class of the secondary metabolites that has the hypoglycemic activity.[16] (2) Compounds isolated from C. roseus, including monoterpenoid glycosides, steroids, phenolics, flavonoids and 7-O-methylated anthocyanins.[17] (3) The majority of the isolates appeared not to produce these which displayed antimicrobial activity.[18] (4) Colorimetric reagents were used in identification of some of these during the phytochemical screening.[19] (5) The crude leaf extract of Indigofera tinctoria was used for the separation of these.[20]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) These are present in various sources and affect DNA purification.[21] (2) Organic compounds produced by plants that are not directly involved in growth or reproduction.[22] (3) The alcohol-soluble extractive value indicated the presence of polar constituents and these present in the plant sample.[23] (4) A phytochemical of C. fistula, identified as the possible protease inhibitor.[24] (5) Chemical compounds produced by plants that are not directly involved in growth, development, or reproduction.[25]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) The leaf area of any plant constitutes the major photosynthetic area and the most metabolically active part – this enhances the production of secondary metabolites.[26] (2) These are compounds produced by plants, such as tannins, phenols, and flavonoids, which are responsible for their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, according to the text.[27] (3) These are compounds produced by plants that have various pharmaceutical applications, such as antimicrobial action.[28] (4) These are chemical compounds found in plants that may have pharmacological properties, and they are detected by using phytochemical tests.[29] (5) These are organic compounds produced by plants that are not directly involved in growth, development, or reproduction, often playing a role in defense or other specialized functions.[30]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) These are compounds produced by microorganisms that are not directly involved in their growth, but can have various biological activities.[31] (2) Secondary metabolite brazilein, a flavonoid, is a key component of sappan wood, which is investigated for its potential to inhibit beta-lactam synthesis in this study.[32] (3) These are compounds produced by plants that are not directly involved in growth or reproduction but can have protective and bioactive roles, such as those found in Q. infectoria galls.[33] (4) These are compounds produced by plants, such as phenolics and flavonoids, which can provide important therapeutic effects.[34] (5) Chemical compounds produced by plants that may have various biological effects, including the ability to exert CNS depressant effects.[35]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) These are compounds produced by plants, and their role in plant defense against pathogens is discussed, as well as their presence in certain cultivated rice varieties.[36] (2) A substance produced by a fungus, and in this context, pseurotin A is identified as a common one found in the samples analyzed.[37] (3) These are believed not to be produced in monoculture conditions, as mentioned in the text.[38]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Compounds found in sappan wood and limau citrus peel, such as flavonoids and alkaloids, which have medicinal uses, as described in the provided text.[39] (2) These are compounds not essential for plant growth but play a role in survival, and the text mentions that bioactive compounds in Moringa are often these.[40]
From: Journal of Metabolic Health
(1) This refers to compounds produced by plants, such as tannins, and the study focused on the potential of these compounds to manage diabetes and related complications.[41]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Secondary metabolites in cannabis have limited marketability due to ongoing research into their medicinal value, affecting the overall profitability of cannabis cultivation.[42] (2) These are chemical compounds produced by plants that may function as repellents, poisons, hormones, and attractants, some with allelopathic activities.[43] (3) Organic compounds produced by plants and microorganisms, playing a role in helping plants respond to stressful environments through exchange of essential nutrients and enzymes.[44] (4) Describes compounds produced by plants, such as phenolics, and the production of these can be induced when nitrogen is limited.[45] (5) Secondary metabolites, credited with allelopathic properties, are wide ranging in their effects, hence regulating ecosystem function, including herbivory, decomposition, and nutrient mineralization.[46]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) A secondary metabolite is an organic compound produced by an organism that is not directly involved in its primary metabolic processes, often having ecological roles such as defense or signaling.[47] (2) Secondary metabolites, along with primary metabolites, are characterized by a greater variety in eukaryotic microalgae than plants, fungi or animals, and they may be relevant in the phycoremediation process.[48] (3) Refers to the organic compounds produced by bacteria that are not directly involved in growth, development, or reproduction.[49] (4) are chemical compounds that may be necessary in order to survive in the environment and cope with various hazards, often species-specific.[50] (5) Terpenes are the largest class of plant secondary metabolites and still remain insufficiently identified with about 1000 new structures being added every year, leading to their short lifespan which ranges from several minutes to several hours.[51]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Secondary metabolites are organic compounds produced by plants that can have various biological activities, including antimicrobial actions, and are present in Nigella sativa extracts.[52] (2) Organic compounds produced by plants that are not directly involved in growth or development but often have medicinal properties.[53] (3) Organic compounds produced by plants that are not directly involved in growth or development but often possess medicinal properties, such as those in Melissa officinalis.[54] (4) Secondary metabolites like tannins, glycosides, saponins, and alkaloids were present in all parts of the S. africana plant.[55] (5) The TLC analysis identified the presence of important secondary metabolites such as Scopolin, Caffeoylquinic acid, and Vanillic acid in the extract.[56]