Geedhu Daniel
India
Research Article
Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Aqueous (Hot) Extract of Eugenia uniflora (L.) Leaves
Author(s): Geedhu Daniel and Krishna kumari SGeedhu Daniel and Krishna kumari S
In recent years, there is an increasing interest in the study of free radicals since free radicals are the reason for various human diseases. Different forms of radicals are generated by human body as a result of certain metabolic pathways. Normally there is a balance in the levels of free radicals and antioxidants for proper physiological conditions. Overproduction of the free radicals causes oxidative damage to the biomolecules like lipids, DNA and proteins. This leads to chronic diseases like cardiovascular diseases, neuronal disease, cataract, cancer etc. The present study was designed to evaluate the potential of aqueous leaf extract of Eugenia uniflora as an antioxidant lead by using various in vitro models like lipid peroxidation (FTC and TBA method, total antioxidant capacity and reducing power scavenging assays using standard procedures. IC50 values were c.. View More»
