Characterization of the biotechnological potentials of Momordica charantia Linn.

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Momordica charantia L. is popularly used as an antibacterial, anthelmintic, antiviral, antioxidant, healing agent, in addition to being used as an auxiliary drug for type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Therefore, the present study aimed to portray biological activity and possible biotechnological applications of M. charantia. A systematic bibliographic search was carried out, with the search for articles in the SciELO, PubMed, CAPES and ScienceDirect databases, published between 2010-2019. Studies have shown that the plant can be used for the development of cosmetic products, nutraceuticals, auxiliary drugs, mainly antiviral and hepatoprotective, in addition to being able to be used for aesthetic applications, manufacture of nutricosmetics and skin adhesives, with potential for the development of products based on in nanotechnology. Therefore, the importance of characterizing a vegetable is perceived in order to obtain new drugs using more advanced technologies to ensure population well-being, promoting health.

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  • Gabriela Braga Andrade, , Fcauldade Maria Milza
    Bachelor's Degree in Biomedicine from Faculdade Maria Milza (FAMAM).
  • Ohana Luiza Santos de Oliveira, , Faculdade Maria Milza (FAMAM)
    Biomedical (2014) and Master in Genetics and Molecular Biology (2015) from the Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz (UESC), Health Management Specialist (2018) from the Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB), with a PhD in progress by Rede Nordeste Biotechnology (RENORBIO) at the Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA). University professor of Biomedicine and Pharmacy courses at Faculdade Maria Milza (FAMAM) and Biomedicine course at Faculdade Tecnologia de Valença (FACTIVA). Currently develops research in the Natural Resources line, with emphasis on the study of Passiflora sp.

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2020-10-03

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2020)

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