Antioxidant Activity of Passiflora edulis Sims Leaves.
Ethanol extract of Passiflora edulis Sims was analyzed for its antioxidant (1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl radical reducing power methods) and phytochemical analysis. The extract was found effective against the antioxidant test models exhibiting an IC(50) value of 875+/-87.83 mug/ml and showed strong potential antioxidant activity in both assays.
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Department of Biochemistry, Karpagam Arts and Science College, Coimbatore-641 021, India.
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