Bioscreening Research Unit

We aim at exploring biological active compounds from natural resources such as plants used in Asian traditional medicines and marine organisms. The research activity includes in vitro biological activity test, isolation and identification of bioactive compounds from crude extracts. Analytical method development for phytochemicals is also of our interest.

Our ongoing research involving with the search for lead compounds for degenerative diseases from natural sources such as anti-oxidants, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and anti-androgens. HPLC, ELISA, online-LC/MS/MS coupled with DPPH assay are used as tools for analysis of bioactive compounds.