Screening the elite chemotypes of Gloriosa superba L. in India for the production of anticancer colchicine: simultaneous microwave-assisted extraction and HPTLC studies
Abstract Background Gloriosa superba L. (Colchicaceae) is a high-value medicinal plant indigenous to Africa and Southeast Asia. Its therapeutic benefits are well-established in traditional medicines including Ayurveda. It is well known for its natural bioactive compound colchicine which exhibits a w...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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Series: | BMC Plant Biology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-021-02843-8 |