At the Faculty of Biology and Ecology of the National University of Uzbekistan, another international scientific seminar was held within the framework of the “Urgent 90 Days” initiative.
The seminar was dedicated to the topic:
“Unveiling the Advantages of Deep Eutectic Solvents – Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Micromelum minutum Polysaccharides: A Synergistic Approach for Diabetes Treatment.”
The session featured a presentation by Dr. Muhammad Hakimin Bin Shafie, a researcher from the Analytical Biochemistry Faculty of the Malaysian Institute of Science. In his talk, he discussed modern extraction methods, specifically the combination of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) and microwave technologies for obtaining bioactive compounds from plants — particularly beneficial polysaccharides found in Micromelum minutum. He emphasized their potential synergistic effects in the treatment of diabetes.
The seminar was grounded in cutting-edge scientific research at the intersection of modern chemistry and biopharmaceuticals, highlighting the following key technologies:
Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) – low-melting, environmentally friendly, and recyclable solvents known for lower toxicity and high selectivity compared to traditional organic solvents.
Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE) – an innovative technique that enables rapid, energy-efficient, and bioactivity-preserving extraction of natural compounds.
Micromelum minutum – a tropical plant scientifically proven to contain polysaccharides with anti-hyperglycemic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
The seminar explored the synergistic application of these two technologies to efficiently extract polysaccharides from Micromelum minutum, and discussed their potential as pharmacological agents for diabetes treatment.
