The preliminary screening for different phytochemicals was based on the intensity of colour development formation of any precipitate on addition of specific reagents screening using modified standard protocols [ 26].
The phytochemical research based on ethnopharmacological informations is generally considered an effective approach in the discovery of new anti-infective agents from higher plants [ 6].
There are some limitations, in particular the known limitations of self-reported dietary assessment and the accuracy of phytochemical intake based on food composition tables.
The identification of the phytochemical compounds was confirmed based on the peak area, retention time and molecular formula.
Based on phytochemical screening and Fourier transform infrared spectra, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, and amino acids present in the extract contributed to the reduction of Au ions to AC-AuNPs.
Based on phytochemical analysis and preliminary studies, ethanolic extract was selected for further studies [ 8].
Phytochemical screening was performed based on previously reported methods [ 7, 8].
Biosensors designed to detect antioxidant activity in phytochemical compounds are commonly based on cytochrome c, superoxide dismutase, and DNA.
They suggested that high-throughput screening methods, rational modification, and developments in regulatory policies would accelerate the development of novel therapeutics based on phytochemical compounds, which would likely improve overall survival and quality of life for patients with gynecologic cancers.
Phytochemical screening was performed based on the methods suggested by Matos [ 32], which were adapted for the prospection of the following allelochemicals: phenols, pyrogallic tannins, phlobaphene tannins, anthocyanin, anthocyanidin, flavones, flavonols, xanthones, chalcones, aurones, flavononols, leucoanthocyanidins, catechins, flavanones, steroids, triterpenoids and saponins.
