Cucurbitacins are a class of secondary metabolites initially isolated from the Cucurbitaceae
family. They are important for their analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, and …

Chayote (Sechium edule), a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, is cultivated throughout
tropical and subtropical regions of the world and utilized in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and …

Abstract The Sechium P. Br. genus composed of 11 species, which originated from the
mountainous regions of Mesoamerica, have been domesticated and diversified. These …

Food waste is a significant concern when it comes to food safety. It is a well-known fact that
fruit and vegetable wastage is high worldwide; however, quantitative data, especially on …

Sechium edule (Jacq.) Swartz is a perennial herbaceous climbing plant with tendrils and
tuberous roots belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Its fruits (“chayote”), stems, roots, and …

Herbal medicines are multi-component and can exhibit synergistic effects in the treatment of
diseases. Sechium edule, Syzigium polyanthum, and Curcuma xanthorrhiza have been …

(1) Background: Chayote [Sechium edule Jacq.(Sw.)] is a non-traditional export product;
recently, demand has increased due to its nutritional and functional properties. There is a …

Sechium edule shows a wide biological diversity. Hybrids and varieties of Sechium edule
have been created, producing fruits of different shapes, sizes, colors, tastes, and textures …

Cancer is one of the leading public health concerns worldwide. In the Philippines, 189 out of
100,000 Filipinos are adversely affected by cancer, with a mortality of 96 Filipinos every day …

Bioprospecting identifies new sources of compounds with actual or potential economic value
that come from biodiversity. An analysis was performed regarding bioprospecting purposes …