Isolation and characterization of bioactive molecules for the formulation of nutraceuticals

Project objectives

The objectives of the project concern the isolation and structural characterization of bioactive primary and secondary metabolites from food matrices and the development of innovative analytical methods for their quantification and extraction. The project will also aim to evaluate some health and/or therapeutic characteristics of the characterized molecules.

Specific objective of the Unit UCBM concerned: the selection and characterization of substances of nutraceutical interest, the analysis of their biological activity in particular antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

Start and end date

May 17, 2011 - May 17, 2013

Project Manager

Chiara Fanali - Associate Prof

Coordinating institution of the project

University of Salerno

Other Institutions involved

• National Research Council
• University of Naples "Federico II"
• University of Messina

Funding source(s).

Prot. 20098Y822F_005 Funded in response to the competitive tender PRIN 2009, Ministry of Education, University and Research