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VOL. 6, ISSUE 5 (2021)
Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species scavenging activity of Commelina maculata extract-an in vitro study
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Anitha C, Malarvili T
Abstract
Antioxidant activity of ethanolic extract of Commelina maculata whole plant were carried out for proving its utility in free radical mediated diseases including diabetic, cardiovascular, cancer etc. The ethanolic extract was screened for in vitro antioxidant activity by DPPH scavenging, total antioxidant, nitric oxide scavenging, hydroxyl radical scavenging and reducing power assay at different concentrations. Throughout the studies extract showed marked antioxidant activity. The antioxidant activity of the extract may be due to the phytochemicals present in it. The antioxidant activity was found to be concentration dependent and may be attributed to the presence of bioflavonoids content in the of Commelina maculata. Overall, the Commelina maculata extract is a source of natural antioxidants which might be helpful in preventing the progress of various oxidative stress mediated diseases including aging.
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Pages:709-712
How to cite this article:
Anitha C, Malarvili T "Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species scavenging activity of <em>Commelina maculata </em>extract-an <em>in vitro</em> study ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 5, 2021, Pages 709-712
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