Table 3 Biological activities and compounds of sunflower seed and sprout
Biological activities | Biological compounds |
|---|---|
Antioxidant effects | tocopherols, l-ascorbic acid, antioxidant enzymes catalase, glutathione dehydrogenase, guaiacol peroxidase, glutathione reductase, carotenoids |
Antimicrobial activity | tannins, saponins, glycosides, alkaloids, phenolic compounds |
Antidiabetic effects | chlorogenic acid, glycosides, phytosterols, caffeic acid, quinic acid |
Antihypertensive effects | 11S globulin peptides |
Anti-inflammatory activity | α-tocopherol, triterpene glycosides, helianthosides |
Wounds healing | linoleic acid, arachidonic acid |