Free radical scavenging activity of methanolic extract of green alga Valoniopsis pachynema

Authors

  • K. Kavitha Department of Biochemistry, Bhaktavatchalm Memorial College for Women, Korattur, Chennai-80.
  • K. Mahalakshmi Department of Biochemistry, Bhaktavatchalm Memorial College for Women, Korattur, Chennai-80.
  • Vishnu Kiran Manam Dr Yellapragada Lifesciences, Bio-process Technology Division, Chennai - 600 077. Tamilnadu, India.

Keywords:

Valoniopsis pachynema, DPPH, ABTS

Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate the in-vitro antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of green alga Valoniopsis pachynema. The free radical scavenging activity of the extracts was measured by DPPH and ABTS and the antioxidant potential were compared with commercial antioxidants, such as Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT) and L- ascorbic acid. The antioxidant activity of experimental algae showed a dose dependent increase when compared to commercial antioxidants. The significant free radical scavenging activity of Valoniopsis pachynema might be attributed to algal contents of carotenoids, free phenols and fatty acids.

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2015-10-03

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K. Kavitha, K. Mahalakshmi, & Vishnu Kiran Manam. (2015). Free radical scavenging activity of methanolic extract of green alga Valoniopsis pachynema. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(10), 2074–2076. Retrieved from https://wjpsonline.com/index.php/wjps/article/view/free-radical-scavenging-green-alga-valoniopsis-pachynema

Issue

World J Pharm Sci 2015; 3(10): 1949-2166

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Research Article

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