Table 3.
Sources of UA with their biological properties.
| Plants Species (Family) | Plant Part (Solvent Crude Fraction) | UA Content (mg or g) | Type of Study | Biological Effects | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fragrae fragrans (Gentianaceae) | fruits (methanol) | 91 g | in vitro | antiproliferation | [14] |
| Saurauja roxburghii (Actinidiaceae) | leaves (methanol) | nr | in vitro | cytotoxicityagainst glioma cells | [10] |
| Ocimum sanctum (Lamiaceae) | whole plant (methanol, acetone, acetonitrile and ethyl acetate) | 11.21 mg | in vitro | anticancer and antiproliferation | [63,87,88] |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | leaves (acetone) | nr | in vivo | neuro-protective agent | [66,75,89] |
| Malus pumila (Rosaceae) | fruits | nr | in vitro | antitumor | [79] |
| Tribulus arabicus (Zygophyllaceae) | aerial parts (ethanol) | 1 g | in vitro and in vivo | antihyperuricemic activity | [90] |
| Panax ginseng (Araliaceae) | roots | nr | in vivo | antihypertensive, antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant effects | [91] |
| Bursera cuneata (Burseraceae) | aerial parts (dichloromethane) | 33.3 mg | in vitro and in vivo | anti-inflammatory and antihistaminic activity | [92] |
| Sambucus australis (Adoxaceae) | aerial parts (ethanol) | 180 mg | in vitro | antibacterial and antioxidant | [64] |
nr = not reported.