Table 1.
In vitro pancreatic triacylglycerol lipase IC50 values for increasing concentrations of different parts of Adiantum capillus-veneris AEs, its bioactive phytoconstituent; chlorogenic acid, ellagic acid and ferulic acid, and orlistat. Results are mean ± SEM (n = 3 independent replicates).
| Tested extract/compound | IC50 (ng/mL–mg/mL) | IC50 (μM–mM) |
|---|---|---|
| Orlistat | 114.0 ± 4.0 ng/mL | 0.23 ± 0.0 μM |
| Adiantum capillus-veneris AEs | 1.6 ± 0.1 mg/mL | – |
| Chlorogenic acid | 38.4 ± 2.8 μg/mL | 0.11 ± 0.0 mM |
| Ellagic acid | 13.53 ± 1.83 μg/mL | 44.78 ± 6.07 μM |
| Ferulic acid | 0.48 ± 0.06 μg/mL | 2.49 ± 0.29 μM |