Abstract

A REVIEW OF BIOACTIVE CHEMICAL CONSTITUENT, FROM POMEGRANATE JUICE, SEEDS, PEELS] IN PROCESS CHEMISTRY

Abhinay Tiwari*, Sakshi, Uma Shankar Sharma, Riya Mathur and Shivani Gupta

Abstract

Being an ancient, unique fruit, pomegranate, Punica granatum L, borne on a small, long-living tree. Originated in central Asia, it is cultivated throughout the Mediterranean region, like Himalayas, in Southeast Asia, and in California and Arizona in the United States. The broad range action of the pomegranate indicates the presence of variety of constituents instead of single constituents. Last previous decade studies on the antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties of pomegranate constituents have been published, focusing on treatment and prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dental conditions, erectile dysfunction, bacterial infections and antibiotic resistance, and ultraviolet radiation-induced skin damage. Other potential applications include infant brain ischemia, male infertility, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, and obesity.

Keywords: Pop, Pomegranate peel; PoPx, Paraoxonase 1; MMP-9, Metalloprotease-9; TNF, Tumor Necrosis.