Free radical-scavenging activity of aqueous extract of Pteris multifida Poiret

Fitoterapia. 2007 Apr;78(3):248-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fitote.2006.11.004. Epub 2007 Feb 3.

Abstract

Aqueous extract of Pteris multifida showed scavenging activities on DPPH, hydroxyl radicals and reducing power.

MeSH terms

  • Biphenyl Compounds
  • Free Radical Scavengers / administration & dosage
  • Free Radical Scavengers / pharmacology*
  • Free Radical Scavengers / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Hydroxyl Radical / chemistry
  • Inhibitory Concentration 50
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Picrates / chemistry
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Pteris*

Substances

  • Biphenyl Compounds
  • Free Radical Scavengers
  • Picrates
  • Plant Extracts
  • Hydroxyl Radical
  • 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl