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This interdisciplinary doctoral thesis (Vinca and Catharanthus plant extracts and their therapeutic
potential applications) unites and develops subjects related to newly discovered information and wellknown
facts, regarding the pharmacological potential of hydroalcoholic leaf extracts. The plant
species studied in this research work belong to Vinca L. genus (periwinkle), like Vinca minor L., Vinca
major L., Vinca herbacea Waldst. & Kit., and the culture variety Vinca major L. var. variegata Louden; a
Catharanthus genus hybrid (Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don cv. Pacifica); and Chelidonium majus
L. species (celandine). In order to ascertain the key distinctions or similarities between these plant
species, the morphological, anatomical, and ultrastructural characteristics of the leaves of Vinca and
Catharanthus roseus were examined. The composition of the plant extracts, antioxidant properties,
antibacterial potential, in vitro cytotoxicity against human cell lines, and green metal nanoparticle
formation were also determined. |
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