00000ctm a22000003i 4500 UP-1685594773861954881 Buklod 20140502124546.0 g||| | || || ta 200511s2014 xx a rbm |||| u|eng d (iLib)UPBAG-00013540571 BAG rda eng Thesis Galima, Maria Gloria author. Effects of methanolic extracts of Averrhoa bilimbi, Musa acuminata, and Passiflora edulis in lenghtening the lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans by Maria Gloria Galima, Racel Ivy Munoz, Gina Marie Roxas. 2014. vii, 49 leaves color illustrations 29 cm 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.) text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Damaged CD. Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Biology)--University of the Philippines, 2014. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 31-36). In this study, the anti-aging capability of three fruits namely, Averrhoa bilimbi, Musa acuminata and Passiflora edulis were tested on the lifespan of Caenohabditis elegans. The effects of these fruits was observed by treating the C. elegans eggs with 20%, 50% and 60% concentrations and results showed that there is delay in egg hatching. Concentrations that showed the longest delay in hatching of the eggs (50% and 60%) were used for the lifespan assay. It was found out that P. edulis has the highest potential in lengthening the lifespan to 4, 3, and 2 days, respectively. Generally, the potential of the fruits to lengthen the lifespan can be attributed to the total phenol compound present n each fruit. Consequently, the amount of phenols from the fruits contributes to the percent radical scavenging activity as supported by DPPH assay -- Author's abstract. Caenorhabditis elegans. Longevity Nutritional aspects. Fruit juices. Munoz, Racel Ivy. Roxas, Gina Marie. UP UPBAG UPBAG-MAIN Thesis Thesis