I. Portokalakis

Manuka Honey-induced Cytotoxicity against MCF7 Breast Cancer Cells is Correlated to Total Phenol Content and Antioxidant Power

I. Portokalakis, H. I. Mohd Yusof, D. F. Ghanotakis, P. Singh Nigam & R. Owusu-Apenten · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Aims: To investigate the relations between total polyphenols content, antioxidant power and Manuka honey cytotoxicity towards MCF-7 cells. Study Design: In vitro study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemistry, University of Crete in partnership with the School of Bio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/27899

Rapid Colorimetric Determination of Methylglyoxal Equivalents for Manuka Honey

T. H. Kwok, G. Kirkpatrick, H. I. Mohd Yusof, I. Portokalakis, P. S. Nigam & R. Owusu-Apenten · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Aims: Realization of a rapid colorimetric assay for monitoring levels of methylglyoxal and other dicarbonyl compounds from Manuka honey. Methods: N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) and 2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH) were adopted as reagents for methylglyoxal colorimetric analysis of hon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/26592