However, the polymer materials used for orthopedic application do not exhibit adequate mechanical properties and bioactive behavior, which are the main disadvantages for bone tissue engineering.
Medicinal plants are known to produce certain bioactive molecules which are responsible for their antimicrobial properties [ 7- 10].
Medicinal plants contain bioactive compounds which are capable of preventing and fighting these diseases.
This review systematically discusses the influence of the addition of silver (Ag), magnesium (Mg), strontium (Sr), zinc (Zn), aluminum (Al), potassium (P), fluoride (F) and zirconia (ZrO2) elements on the chemical, physical and therapeutic properties of bioactive glasses and glass-ceramics, which are expected to play an important role in the future of bone regenerative medicine.
51 In particular, GLV are rich in bioactive phytochemicals (such as vitamin C and carotenoids), which are known for their antioxidant properties.
Cytokines, which are bioactive polypeptides, are important in cell regulation.
Soy also contains plant estrogens, which are bioactive when ingested.
Comparison of gene models to the PlantCyc database of metabolic pathway enzymes identified candidate genes involved in synthesis of bioactive compounds, including bixin, an apocarotenoid with potential disease-fighting properties, and defense-related cyanogenic glycosides, which are toxic.
In addition to these important bioactive compounds, ginger contains a large amount of flavonoids, which are important pharmacologically active metabolites that display antioxidant, anti-aging, and anti- cancer properties (Ghasemzadeh et al. 2010b; Knekt et al. 2002).
Through further operation, 4 could transform into tetrazoles, oxadiazoles, and even amino acid derivatives, which are valuable motifs in bioactive molecules and drugs62,63.
