Therapeutic potentialities of prickly pear Opuntia spp

Abstract

Opuntia spp. is an important cactaceae inhibiting and preventing some pathologies. Thus, in the present mini review, a short focus is drawn to the therapeutic potentialities of Opuntia bioactive compounds. In fact, this review aimed to provide sufficient background informations about some biological activities of Opuntia spp. such as antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic activities. In order to give a solution for some pathologies, a special emphasis is paid to biological mechanisms of Opuntia fruits, stems and oils biomolecules.