Browsing College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) by Subject "Turmeric"
Now showing items 1-3 of 3
-
Network pharmacology and molecular docking studies of quercetin as a potential treatment for prostate cancer
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Prostate cancer is the second most prevalent malignancy worldwide, following lung cancer and in Africa, it is the most common cancer among men. Quercetin is a plant flavanoid and it has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and ... -
Phytochemical analysis and determination of antioxidant levels in Curcuma Longa L. roots
(Makerere University, 2022)Curcuma longa L. is a tropical plant that has roots similar to those of ginger plant. Roots of C. longa also known as turmeric is very important due to its antioxidant activity. The Aim of this research was to determine ... -
Quantification of selected cancer quenching metabolites in flavonoid rich foods commonly consumed in Uganda
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2022-10-31)In May – August 2022, a study was conducted to quantify selected cancer quenching metabolites in flavonoid rich foods commonly consumed in Uganda. To achieve this aim, flavonoids, tannins, polyphenols and TAC were extracted ...