Optimization of microwave-assisted extraction of zerumbone from Zingiber zerumbet L. rhizome and evaluation of antiproliferative activity of optimized extracts.
Ali GhasemzadehHawa Z E JaafarAsmah RahmatMallappa Kumara SwamyPublished in: Chemistry Central journal (2017)
In this study, the optimized microwave protocol developed for extracting zerumbone from Z. zerumbet was faster and consumed less solvent than previous methods, while improving and enhancing the antiproliferative activity.