Hunting Bioactive Molecules from the <i>Agave</i> Genus: An Update on Extraction and Biological Potential

Agaves are plants used in the production of alcoholic beverages and fibers. Ever since ancient times, pre-Hispanic cultures in Mexico have used them in traditional medicine to cure different ailments. Over the years, studies of the active principles responsible for the therapeutic benefits of agaves...

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Autores principales:	Misael Bermúdez-Bazán, Gustavo Adolfo Castillo-Herrera, Judith Esmeralda Urias-Silvas, Antonio Escobedo-Reyes, Mirna Estarrón-Espinosa
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Publicado:	MDPI AG 2021
Materias:	secondary metabolites bioactive compounds agave agro-wastes biological activity Organic chemistry QD241-441
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:46453992c1be425a80ecd050a5f9a8382021-11-25T18:27:15ZHunting Bioactive Molecules from the <i>Agave</i> Genus: An Update on Extraction and Biological Potential10.3390/molecules262267891420-3049https://doaj.org/article/46453992c1be425a80ecd050a5f9a8382021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/22/6789https://doaj.org/toc/1420-3049Agaves are plants used in the production of alcoholic beverages and fibers. Ever since ancient times, pre-Hispanic cultures in Mexico have used them in traditional medicine to cure different ailments. Over the years, studies of the active principles responsible for the therapeutic benefits of agaves have increased. Leaves and fibers are the main agro-wastes generated in tequila and mezcal production, while fibers are the main waste product in the textile sector. Different investigations have referred to the agro-waste from agave processing as a source of bioactive molecules called secondary metabolites (SM). Among them, phenols, flavonoids, phytosterols, and saponins have been extracted, identified, and isolated from these plants. The role of these molecules in pest control and the prospect of metabolites with the biological potential to develop novel drugs for chronic and acute diseases represent new opportunities to add value to these agro-wastes. This review aims to update the biological activities and recent applications of the secondary metabolites of the genus <i>Agave</i>.Misael Bermúdez-BazánGustavo Adolfo Castillo-HerreraJudith Esmeralda Urias-SilvasAntonio Escobedo-ReyesMirna Estarrón-EspinosaMDPI AGarticlesecondary metabolitesbioactive compoundsagave agro-wastesbiological activityOrganic chemistryQD241-441ENMolecules, Vol 26, Iss 6789, p 6789 (2021)
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description	Agaves are plants used in the production of alcoholic beverages and fibers. Ever since ancient times, pre-Hispanic cultures in Mexico have used them in traditional medicine to cure different ailments. Over the years, studies of the active principles responsible for the therapeutic benefits of agaves have increased. Leaves and fibers are the main agro-wastes generated in tequila and mezcal production, while fibers are the main waste product in the textile sector. Different investigations have referred to the agro-waste from agave processing as a source of bioactive molecules called secondary metabolites (SM). Among them, phenols, flavonoids, phytosterols, and saponins have been extracted, identified, and isolated from these plants. The role of these molecules in pest control and the prospect of metabolites with the biological potential to develop novel drugs for chronic and acute diseases represent new opportunities to add value to these agro-wastes. This review aims to update the biological activities and recent applications of the secondary metabolites of the genus <i>Agave</i>.
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author	Misael Bermúdez-Bazán Gustavo Adolfo Castillo-Herrera Judith Esmeralda Urias-Silvas Antonio Escobedo-Reyes Mirna Estarrón-Espinosa
author_facet	Misael Bermúdez-Bazán Gustavo Adolfo Castillo-Herrera Judith Esmeralda Urias-Silvas Antonio Escobedo-Reyes Mirna Estarrón-Espinosa
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title	Hunting Bioactive Molecules from the <i>Agave</i> Genus: An Update on Extraction and Biological Potential
title_short	Hunting Bioactive Molecules from the <i>Agave</i> Genus: An Update on Extraction and Biological Potential
title_full	Hunting Bioactive Molecules from the <i>Agave</i> Genus: An Update on Extraction and Biological Potential
title_fullStr	Hunting Bioactive Molecules from the <i>Agave</i> Genus: An Update on Extraction and Biological Potential
title_full_unstemmed	Hunting Bioactive Molecules from the <i>Agave</i> Genus: An Update on Extraction and Biological Potential
title_sort	hunting bioactive molecules from the <i>agave</i> genus: an update on extraction and biological potential
publisher	MDPI AG
publishDate	2021
url	https://doaj.org/article/46453992c1be425a80ecd050a5f9a838
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Hunting Bioactive Molecules from the <i>Agave</i> Genus: An Update on Extraction and Biological Potential

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