Comprehensive research on the phytochemistry and technology of medicinal plants and other plant-derived raw materials, with a focus on developing innovative products based on their biological activities.
Research activities
A comprehensive study on the separation of biologically active compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, coumarins, lignans, saponins, iridoids, and terpenes from Mongolian medicinal plants, determination of their molecular structures; discovery of new natural substances, and evaluation of their biological activities.
Isolation of essential oil from aromatic plants; analysis of their constituents, and technological studies for the production of products containing essential oils
Chemical and technological research on plant and fungal polysaccharides such as chitin, arabinogalactan, inulin
Standardization and authentication of medicinal plants’ crude drugs
Technological research for the production of innovative products containing plant biologically active substances from plants
Laboratory capabilities
15 researchers, including 7 with doctoral degrees, 6 with master’s degrees, and 2 with bachelor's degrees. The laboratory is well-equipped with modern instruments and facilities to carry out research and analytical studies.
the isolation and purification of alkaloids, phenolic compounds, and terpenoids from plants using various chromatographic techniques (column chromatography anf HPLC);
the molecular structural elucidation of isolated pure compounds on the basisi of their physico-chemical properties and different spectroscopic methods;
quantitative analysis of biologically active constituents in plant materials (UV-VIS spectrophotometer and ELISA reader);
evaluation of antioxidant activity and enzyme inhibition potential of plant extracts and isolated compounds
equipped with a pilot production facility for developing and optimization of technologies for producing innovative products from plant materials.
