The Identification of High Abundant Proteins in the Leaves of Gynura Procumbens

ABSTRACT

The leaves of Gynura procumbens have been traditionally used for their medicinal properties. The study of the content of the small molecule compounds of the plants has proven that the leaves contained anti-hyperglycaemic, anti-hyperlipidaemic and anti-inflammatory activities. By using proteomic approach, we have identified few abundant proteins from the leaves of G. procumbens. Among these proteins, peroxidase was found to be the most abundant extracted protein. In view of the high commercial demand for the natural source of peroxidase, we foreseen the added value of G. procumbens in cosmetic and skin care industry besides its existing medicinal values. Other extracted proteins included two pathogenesis-related proteins.

Keywords:

• cosmetic
• Gynura procumbens
• medicinal plant
• pathogenesis-related proteins
• peroxidase
• proteomics