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Volume 21, Issue 5
  • ISSN: 1573-4072
  • E-ISSN: 1875-6646

Abstract

Objective

This review study examines Jatropha species' phytochemical and biological features, focusing on their secondary metabolites and biological activities. By integrating current information, the paper aims to support future research.

Methods

An extensive PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science search was conducted using “Jatropha,” “phytochemicals,” and “biological activity” phrases. Peer-reviewed and relevant papers were selected. Jatropha biological activity and phytochemical profiles were included, but irrelevant, non-English, and unaccessible full-text research was excluded.

Results

This review paper shows that a wide variety of secondary metabolites, including terpenes, lignans, flavonoids, coumarins, and alkaloids, have been identified in the Jatropha species. These metabolites have many biological properties, including cytotoxicity, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anticancerogenic, antiviral, and insecticidal effects.

Conclusion

This study covers Jatropha species' phytochemical and pharmacological properties,emphasizing their use as sources of secondary metabolites with high bioactivity. The summarized data effectively guides future investigations of medical applications of compounds obtained from Jatropha species.

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From Biofuel to Bioactive Compounds: Investigating Jatropha's Phytochemical and Biological Significance - A Review
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Keyword(s): anti-inflammatory; anticancer; antimicrobial; biological activities; cytotoxicity; Jatropha; phytochemical; secondary metabolites

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