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    GC-MS ANALYSIS OF FATTY ACID COMPONENTS IN ETHANOL EXTRACTS OF TWO VARIETIES OF PUMPKIN SEEDS
    (2020-06-06) Santhiya R; Sridevi J
    The two varieties of pumpkin seeds such as orange pumpkin seed (OPS) and white pumpkin seed (WPS) were analyzed with their ethanol extracts for the estimation of fatty acid components through GC-MS analysis. 37 compounds were analyzed in total in both OPS and WPS where about 19 compounds were pinpointed to be present in OPS, 25 compounds in WPS and about 8 compounds to be present common in both OPS and WPS. The peak area % concentration obtained from analysis were compared with the known peak area % concentrations of WILEY8.LIB and the results were interpreted. Some of the compounds determined to be present in higher concentration in OPS include were Propane 1,1,3-triethoxy- (6.58 %), Hexadecanoic acid, 1-(hydroxymethyl)-1,2 ethanediyl ester (9.38 %), 9,12-Octadecadienoyl chloride, (Z,Z)- propanetriyl ester, (E,E,E)- (17.59 %), 9-Octadecenoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester – (19.19 %), Squalene (21.33 %) and those identified in WPS include Beta.-Sitosterol (5.10%), 9-Octadecenoic acid,1,2,3-propanetriyl ester (E,E,E) (5.65%), Chondrillasterol (7.30%), Propane, 1, 1, 3- triethoxy- (7.50%), Bicyclo[10.1.0]tridec-1-ene (40.55%). Among them biological activities of some of the important compounds are suggested. This study thus offers the base for using OPS and WPS as an herbal supplement.
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    IN VITRO ANTI-ARTHRITIC ACTIVITY OF TWO VARIETIES OF PUMPKIN SEEDS
    (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH, 2020-06-06) Santhiya R; Sridevi J
    The seeds of the orange pumpkin (OPS) and white pumpkin (WPS) belongs to the family of cucurbitaceae. This family is one of the largest family in plant kingdom comprising of highest number of edible plant species. Pumpkin seeds are generally considered as waste product but it is rich in bioactive compounds with neutraceutical properties and considered as a healthy source. The anti-arthritic activity of the OPS and WPS are done by various methods such as inhibition of protein denaturation, Proteinase inhibition in different concentrations with aqueous and ethanol extracts. The results from these studies concluded that the pumpkin seed varieties showed good anti-arthritic property and thus the OPS and WPS can be suggested as a potent inhibitor for occurrence of arthritis.