Title:Moringa Oleifera: A Review of Its Occurrence, Pharmacological Importance and Oxidative Stress
Volume: 21
Issue: 3
Author(s): Kenan Ercan, Omer Faruk Gecesefa, Muhammed Enes Taysi, Omeed Akbar Ali Ali and Seyithan Taysi*
Affiliation:
- Department of Medical Biochemistry Medical School, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep,Turkey
Keywords:
Moringa oleifera, nitrosative stress, oxidative stress, free radicals, antioxidants.
Abstract: Oxidative/nitrosative stress can be caused by excessive production of ROS and RNS with
metabolic reactions that change the balance in favor of oxidants in cases where oxidants increase and
antioxidants decrease in organisms using oxygen. ROS and RNS react with several biological macromolecules
in cells, such as carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids, and proteins, and alter their functions.
Some natural antioxidants are constantly being researched for their benefits in terms of human health,
which can strengthen the body's antioxidant defense system and have the potential to scavenger free
radicals. It is a well-known and practical strategy to prevent and / or treat diseases due to the consumption
of more suitable fruits, herbs, spices and vegetables, and the presence of bioactive antioxidant
compounds. Moringa oleifera, a new and important one of these plants, has a wide range of bioactive
compounds that can be obtained in different herbal structures such as leaves, seeds, stems and shells. It
consists of bioactive molecules, such as phenolic compounds, fats, fatty acids, carbohydrates, proteins,
functional peptides, vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids as well as a number of glycosides and
has great potential for use in various formulations in various health and food products. This review
highlights the formation of MO, its importance in natural medicine, its pharmacological value, and its
role as a possible anti-proliferative agent against cancer and its use in some diseases.
