Cover: Free Radicals and Antioxidants
Free Radicals and Antioxidants
Volume 12, Issue 1
· pp. 1–40 · 7 articles
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 1
- Published
- Pages
- 1–40
- Articles
- 7
- Sections
- 2
- ISSN
- 2231-2536
- Journal
- Free Rad. Antiox.
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
Therapeutic Role of the Liver X Receptor in Modulation of Metabolic Diseases and Future Scenarios
Renu Kumari Rana, Souravh Bais
pp. 1–8 · DOI: 10.5530/fra.2022.1.1 · Published
Liver X receptors (LXRs) are part of the nuclear receptor superfamily and are cholesterol- detecting receptors. LXRs are commonly found in two isoforms: LXR and LXR. LXRs were initially identified as orphan receptors fro…
Original Article
- Article
Studies on in vitro Radical Scavenging Potentials of Methanol Leaf Extract of Ficus sur and its Fractions
Kelechi Nwabueze Obi, Eugene Nwaogwugwu Onyeike, Francis Chukwuma Anacletus
pp. 15–21 · DOI: 10.5530/fra.2022.1.3 · Published
Background: In many rural areas of Nigeria, Ficus sur is traditionally used in the management of many diseases some of whose pathogenesis implicate free radicals. Objectives: To determine the phenolic contents and the in…
- Article
Analysis of Antioxidant, Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory Properties and Chemical Composition of Some Indian Himalayan Species of Berberis: A Comparative Study
Gargi Nag, Ipsita De Pradhan, Poulami Gupta, Bratati De
pp. 22–26 · DOI: 10.5530/fra.2022.1.4 · Published
Background:Methanolic extracts of the stems of six species of Berberis e.g., Berberis umbellata, B. vulgaris (Syn: B. nepalensis), B. insignis, B. asiatica, and B. aristata were studied for their antioxidant properties a…
- Article
Microscopic Evaluation and Antioxidant Activity of Glyphaea brevis (Spreng.) Monach. (Family Tiliaceae)
Mubo Adeola Sonibare, Taiwo Rukayat Onifade, Akingbolabo Daniel Ogunlakin, Opeyemi Josephine Akinmurele, Samuel Abayomi Adebodun
pp. 27–32 · DOI: 10.5530/fra.2022.1.5 · Published
Background:Glyphaea brevis has been used traditionally to treat a variety of ailments, some of which are linked to oxidative stress. Despite the numerous studies on the biological activities of G. brevis, no literature w…
- Article
Comparative Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Sida cardifolia, Abutilon indicum and Mesua ferrea
Jyotsna Anandrao Saonere, M.A Channawar, S.L Deore
pp. 33–35 · DOI: 10.5530/fra.2022.1.6 · Published
Background:Phenolic constituents of plant are the prime source of antioxidants. Natural antioxidant biomolecules become an emerging research area of this era because of their antioxidant potential. Accumulation of free r…
- Article
Effect of Methanolic Extract of Carica papaya Seed on Renal Function and Antioxidant Activities Following Ibuprofen-induced Toxicity on Male Wistar Rats
Ani Celestine Okafor, Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nonso, Okolo Kenneth Obinna, Abayomi David Mark, Nweke Maduka Luke, Okeke Adaobi Pearl, Chukwu JohnAja O’Brien, Agu Francis Uchenna, Agbor Joseph Ikenna, Ndubuisi Nonso Richard, Nwanaga Clinton Uche, Iheanacho Hannah Mmesoma, Ogbodo Chidiebere Angela, Eghosa Edorisiagbon Iyare, Nwachukwu Daniel Chukwu, Omire-oluedo Okechykwu
pp. 36–40 · DOI: 10.5530/fra.2022.1.7 · Published
In this study, the effect of methanolic seed extract of Carica papaya (MSECP) was investigated to ascertain its effect on the renal function and antioxidants activities following ibuprofen induced renal toxicity. Phytoch…
- Article
Haematological Parameters and Glutathione Peroxidase Activity in Rugby Players
Giuseppe Gallo, Sergio Mazzulla, Guglielmo Martino
pp. 9–14 · DOI: 10.5530/fra.2022.1.2 · Published
Background: Rugby is team sport and posses both running and contact play features. In a similar way as another sport producing both physical and psychological stress and both aerobic and anaerobic metabolism, rugby induc…