Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Betalaine of Beta vulgaris
Corresponding Author(s) : Ashoka Babu V.L.
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Asian Journal of Chemistry,
Vol. 18 No. 4 (2006): Vol 18 Issue 4
Abstract
The present study deals with the antioxidant potential of betalaines. The acidified aqueous extract of the plant (root) was investigated for in vivo effect on the production of body enzymes, i.e., catalase and superoxide dismutase. The extract has shown significant antioxidant activity.
Keywords
Betaxanthin
Betacyanin
Free radical scavenging
Catalase superoxide dismutase
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Babu V.L., A.; Banu, S.; R., D.; Swamy B.M., V.; Kumar, G.; Chandanam, S. Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Betalaine of Beta Vulgaris. ajc 2010, 18, 3221-3223.
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