DPPH Free radical scavenging activity of Annona squamosa Linn leaf extracts
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2016, Vol 11, Issue 5
Abstract
Free radicals are toxic byproducts of natural cell metabolism and are responsible for causing a wide number of health problems. In this study Hexane extract, Ethylacetate and Ethanolic extracts of Annona squamosa Linn leaves were evaluated In vitro by experimental parameters such as DPPH free radical scavenging activity. In various parts of india Annona squamosa Linn is used as an antidiabetics, hepatoprotective, cytotoxic activity, genetoxicity, antitumour activity, anti lice agent. It is related to contain alkaloids, carbohydrates, fixed oils, tannins & phenolic. Leafextracts of Annona squamosa was prepared with three different solvent from nonpolar to polar grade and obtained extracts were screened In Vitro using DPPH free radical scavenging method. Ourof all the three extracts ethylacetate extract has shown significant antioxidant action.
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Grandhi surendra, Anjana Male2, Ravi naik . Ratala2
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