Cover: Free Radicals and Antioxidants
Free Radicals and Antioxidants
Volume 2, Issue 2
· pp. 1–72 · 6 articles
- Volume
- 2
- Issue
- 2
- Published
- Pages
- 1–72
- Articles
- 6
- Sections
- 2
- ISSN
- 2231-2536
- Journal
- Free Rad. Antiox.
In this issue
Basic Research Article
- Article
Comparative free radical scavenging potentials of different parts of Solanum torvum
Thenmozhi A, Rao US Mahadeva
pp. 24–29 · DOI: 10.5530/ax.2012.2.5 · Published
Aim:An attempt has been made to evaluate phytochemicals and free radical scavenging efficacy of different parts of Solanum torvum. Methods: The herbal powder obtained from various plant parts i.e.dry leaves, dry fruits a…
- Article
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of Alstonia scholaris R.Br. stem bark extract
Chandrashekar Kodangala Subraya, Harikiran H, Daksha Gupta
pp. 55–57 · DOI: 10.5530/ax.2012.2.9 · Published
Background: The plant Alstonia scholaris R.Br. (Labiatae) is widely cultivated throughout India. The bark of this tree is medicinally used as an astringent, tonic, anthelmintic, antiperiodic and febrifuge. Methods: The e…
- Article
Antibacterial and free radical scavenging activity of Michelia champaca Linn. flower extracts
Umadevi Parimi, Deephi Kolli
pp. 58–61 · DOI: 10.5530/ax.2012.2.10 · Published
Introduction:Michelia champaca (Magnoliaceae) is a medicinal plant of paramount importance which is traditionally used against a number of diseases including inflammatory conditions. In the present study, crude hexane, e…
- Article
Antioxidative capacity of Iranian Citrus deliciosa peels
Amir Siahpoosh, Fatemeh Javedani
pp. 62–67 · DOI: 10.5530/ax.2012.2.11 · Published
While there is growing attention towards the consumption of citrus fruits, because they appear to be associated with lower colorectal, esophageal, gastric cancers and stroke risks. This study was aimed at evaluating the …
- Article
Quantification of phytochemical constituents and in vitro antioxidant activity of Synadium grantii
Narender Prasad Dasari, B. Ganga Rao, E. Sambasiva Rao, T. Mallikarjuna Rao, V. S. Praneeth D
pp. 68–72 · DOI: 10.5530/ax.2012.2.12 · Published
Introduction: In recent years, the search of biologically active compounds from plants has always been of great interest to scientists looking for new sources of useful drugs against infectious diseases. In this present …
Editorial
- Forum Article
Markers of Oxidative stress in hypertension and Pleural effusion—Towards clinical application of free radicals and antioxidants
Subhankar Chakraborty
pp. i–ii · DOI: 10.5530/ax.2012.2.ed · Published
Free Radicals and Antioxidants has grown in leaps and bounds. This marks our sixth issue and our second year since our humble beginning. We have witnessed a grow- ing interest both among basic researchers and clinicians …