Phytochemical profiling and bioactivity assessment of crude methanolic extracts from different parts of Merremia emarginata: Antibacterial, antioxidant, thrombolytic, and cytotoxic evaluations

Introduction

Merremia emarginata, a member of the Convolvulaceae family, is used to combat various maladies associated with infection, oxidative stress, and inflammation. Methanolic extracts prepared from the leaves, roots, and stalks of M. emarginata were evaluated for their phytochemical constituents as well as antioxidant, antibacterial, thrombolytic, and cytotoxic activities.