This study investigates the enzymatic and antioxidant properties of noni (Morinda citrifolia) grown in India, analyzing its protease and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity from both fresh and dried samples. The results demonstrate that both fresh and dried noni fruit contain bioactive enzymes, with the fresh fruit showing higher levels of protease activity. In addition, the study measured antioxidant activity and confirmed noni’s significant capacity to scavenge free radicals, thereby supporting its traditional use in reducing oxidative stress.
The findings point to noni’s promising role in biotechnology and food science, suggesting its potential application as a functional ingredient in health supplements. Its rich profile of bioactive compounds, especially when freshly extracted, adds value to its medicinal use in traditional systems. These results contribute to the growing body of evidence supporting noni’s nutritional and therapeutic relevance.
Published in: Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2018.
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