In vitro Enzyme Inhibition and Radical Scavenging Activity, and in silico Studies of Mespilus germanica L. (Rosaceae) Fruit Beverage (Fruit juice) and Molasses
Journal: Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology
Year: 2026

Natural products are a significant source of antioxidant and enzyme-inhibitory agents relevant to neurodegenerative diseases. Mespilus germanica L. (medlar) fruits are traditionally consumed. However, enzyme inhibition and antioxidant activities have not been investigated in relation to the molasses and juice of medlar fruits to date. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant capacity and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory activity of traditionally prepared M. germanica fruit juice and mo