Most of biochemical reactions in the body generates Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), which are involved in the pathogenesis of oxidative stress-related disorders like diabetes, nephrotoxicity, cancer, cardiovascular disorders, inflammation and neurological disorders when they attack biochemical molecules like proteins, lipids and nucleic acid. Antioxidants are used to protect the cells or tissues against potential attack by ROS. Natural based antioxidants such as catalase, glutathione, superoxide dismutase, vitamin C and E in the body are known to quench free radicals. Most medicinal plants possess a rich source of antioxidants such as flavonoids, phenols, tannins, alkaloids among others. These phytochemiclas are currently pursued as an alternative and complimentary drug. Strychnos henningsii and Ficus sycomorous are used in Africa as traditional medicine for treatment of various ailments including rheumatism, syphilis, gastro intestinal pain, snake bites, abdominal pain diabetes as well as anaesthology, healing of wounds and as a mouth antiseptic. This study was designed to evaluate in-vitro antioxidant activities of DCM leaf extract of S. henningsii and stem bark extract of F. sycomorus using 1,1-diphenly-2picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), Hydrogen peroxide and Ferric reducing power assays. The antioxidants activities were assayed against ascorbic acid as a reference drug. Total flavonoids and phenolic compound were determined by Folin–Ciocalteu reaction. The results obtained showed both extracts significantly (p
Wanjala, W (2021). In Vitro Antioxidant Activities Of Dichloromethane Extracts Of Strychnos Henningsii G. And Ficus Sycomorus L.. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/in-vitro-antioxidant-activities-of-dichloromethane-extracts-of-strychnos-henningsii-g-and-ficus-sycomorus-l
Wanjala, Wafula "In Vitro Antioxidant Activities Of Dichloromethane Extracts Of Strychnos Henningsii G. And Ficus Sycomorus L." Afribary. Afribary, 06 Jun. 2021, https://track.afribary.com/works/in-vitro-antioxidant-activities-of-dichloromethane-extracts-of-strychnos-henningsii-g-and-ficus-sycomorus-l. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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Wanjala, Wafula . "In Vitro Antioxidant Activities Of Dichloromethane Extracts Of Strychnos Henningsii G. And Ficus Sycomorus L." Afribary (2021). Accessed November 23, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/in-vitro-antioxidant-activities-of-dichloromethane-extracts-of-strychnos-henningsii-g-and-ficus-sycomorus-l