Analytical methodology for quantifying bioactive compounds in Lepidium meyenii to leverage its supply for export
About the project
The project sought to identify maca varieties with the highest content of biologically active compounds, by developing a method to analyze bioactive metabolites. Different pure compounds were obtained to achieve this, and a chromatographic methodology was developed that allowed for their quantification in the tissues. Compounds were tested in mice for their biological activity.
Researchers
- Eric G. Cosio (PI, PUCP)
- Eliana Esparza (Research associate, PUCP)
- Gustavo Gonzales (Co-Investigator, UPCH)
Participating Institutions
- Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
- Institute for Nature, Earth and Energy (INTE-PUCP)
- Chemical Section, Science Department
- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
- Endocrinology and Reproduction Laboratory