Antioxidant activity of methanol extract of Helichrysum foetidum Moench

Nat Prod Res. 2013;27(16):1484-7. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2012.722085. Epub 2012 Sep 10.

Abstract

Methanol extract of Helichrysum foetidum Moench (Asteraceae) was investigated for antioxidative properties. The antioxidant activities were investigated by 2,2'-azinobis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) assay, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical-scavenging, ß-carotene/linoleic acid assay, scavenging of hydrogen peroxide (HRPO test), superoxide anion scavenging (S.A.S. test) and hypochlorous acid scavenging (taurine test). The antioxidant activity was reported as IC50 and reveals Trolox-like antioxidative effects.

MeSH terms

  • Antioxidants / chemistry*
  • Biphenyl Compounds / chemistry
  • Free Radical Scavengers / chemistry
  • Helichrysum / chemistry*
  • Inhibitory Concentration 50
  • Methanol / chemistry*
  • Picrates / chemistry
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry*
  • beta Carotene / chemistry

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Biphenyl Compounds
  • Free Radical Scavengers
  • Picrates
  • Plant Extracts
  • beta Carotene
  • 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl
  • Methanol