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MS University Vadodara Discovers Bioactive Compound in Rare Indigenous Flora with Potential Anti-Inflammatory Value
Faculty of Science team publishes peer-reviewed findings in international journal of phytomedicine.
The research paper, published in the European Journal of Phytotherapy, details the isolation and crystallization of a bioactive polyphenol designated 'Sayaji-Flavone B'. Laboratory trials indicate the molecule modulates specific inflammatory cytokines with minimal cellular toxicity compared to standard synthetic alternatives.
"Vadodara has a rich heritage of botanical and pharmacological scholarship dating back over a century," stated lead investigator Dr. K. Vyas. "This discovery bridges venerable Ayurvedic wisdom with rigorous modern molecular biology."
The university has filed provisional patent protection while initiating collaborative dialogues with pharmaceutical formulation facilities in the Vadodara-Savli industrial biotechnology cluster for standardized clinical trials.
Written by Ananya Joshi
View Full Profile →Head of the Vadodara metro desk with dedicated reporting on municipal governance, heritage conservation, and environmental reporting.
