Comparative Study of Phytochemical Content, Antioxidant, and Anti-inflammatory Properties of Ipomoea reptans Poir. Mature Plant and Microgreen
Abstract
Ipomoea reptans Poir is a plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family and commonly consumed as a vegetable in Southeast Asia. It possesses diverse bioactive constituents, including polyphenols and flavonoids. Microgreens have gained popularity as a cultivation trend. They are referred to as superfoods due to their high bioactive content, which is estimated to be up to 10 times greater than mature plants. I. reptans Poir microgreen and mature plant were investigated to determine their total phenol content using the Folin Ciocalteu method and total flavonoid content using AlCl3 method. Likewise, their antioxidant using 2,2-diphenyl-1- picrylhydrazyl and ferric reducing antioxidant power assays and anti-inflammatory activities by protein denaturation inhibition in vitro were measured. I. reptans Poir microgreen demonstrated greater total phenolic content, directly associated with its high antioxidant activity compared to mature plants. However, the mature stage of I reptans P. showed superior value in terms of flavonoid content and anti-inflammatory activity.
