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Bioactive Compounds of Soursop (Annona muricata L.) Fruit

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Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Fruits and Nuts

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Abstract

Soursop (Annona muricata) belongs to the family Annonaceae and is widely distributed and commercially cultivated in the tropical and subtropical climates around the world. The stem, leaves, roots, fruits, seeds, peel, and pulp of soursop have been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of diverse ailments. Most of the beneficial activities in human health are attributed to the presence of bioactive compounds (BC) with several in vitro and in vivo biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antitumoral, and analgesic effects. This chapter focuses on nutritional quality, traditional uses, and the bioactive compounds from A. muricata fruit and their relation with biological activities.

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Abbreviations

AAE:

Ascorbic acid equivalent

ACE:

Angiotensin-I converting the enzyme

ACGs:

Acetogenins

AOX:

Antioxidant activity

BC:

Bioactive compounds

BC-AMF:

Bioactive compounds from A. muricata fruit

DSSC:

Dietary supplement of soursop capsules

GI:

Glycemic index

LD50:

Lethal dose

TCA:

Trichloroacetic acid

TE:

Trolox equivalent

VCE:

Vitamin C equivalent

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Anaya Esparza, L.M., Montalvo-González, E. (2020). Bioactive Compounds of Soursop (Annona muricata L.) Fruit. In: Murthy, H., Bapat, V. (eds) Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Fruits and Nuts. Reference Series in Phytochemistry. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-06120-3_8-1

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