lipid peroxidation

A Comparative In Vitro Study on the Antioxidant and Anti-acetylcholinesterase Properties of Aerial Parts of Strophanthus preusii Engl & Pax

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 5: Sep (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.287

Pages:

408–15

Synopsis:

The leaves and root of Strophanthus preusii have proven to be potent natural antioxidants which could justify their traditional use in the management of stress-related diseases.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate and compare the antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase (AChE)-inhibitory properties of aerial parts of Strophanthus preussii (leaves, stem and root named as SPL, SPS and SPR, respectively) while catechin served as standard.

Received:

24 Oct, 2013

Accepted:

21 Jan, 2014

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