BIOLOGICAL AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF SILENE SP

Abstract

Silene L. is one of the most recognized and widespread genus of Caryophyllaceae family, with more than 700 species on the earth. It is originated from the Mediterranean Region, and this genus is spread out in mild climates all over the world. In this study, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities realized by using Silene species were examined and it was observed that many species had these effects thanks to their bioactive compounds. Besides; bacteria, virus and fungi species used in antimicrobial researches, were also detected.