Phytochemistry Unit

Phytochemistry, or plant chemistry, is the study of chemical compounds in plants. Chemical compounds that exhibit biological effects such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, etc., are referred to as phytochemicals. The techniques used in this field include extraction, separation, purification, structural determination using chromatography and spectroscopy methods, and measurement of bioactive compounds in plants. This group has a laboratory equipped with extraction, concentration, and drying devices such as percolators, Soxhlets, evaporators, ultrasonic devices, centrifuges, rotary evaporators, and spray dryers, as well as an instrumental analysis unit.

Research Goals

  • Extraction, separation, and identification of active compounds from medicinal plants
  • Purification of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants
  • Analysis of intermediates and active compounds in pharmaceutical products
  • Semisynthesis and synthesis of active compounds from medicinal plants
  • Development of medicinal plant products based on new biotechnologies and phytonanotechnology
  • Establishing standards and guidelines for the analysis of plants and herbal medicines
  • Collaboration and cooperation with universities and industry in conducting research projects in the field of phytochemistry of medicinal plants and herbal medicines