Optimization of condition for maximum recovery of antioxidants from Cephalotaxus sinensis and their FRAP assay

Muhammad Khalid Saeed, Yulin Deng*, Rongji Dai, Hong Yu

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Abstract

In this study, Cephalotaxus sinensis (Rend et Wile) Li (Cephalotaxaceae), plant was examined for phenolic constituents and antioxidant capacity, to determine their potential as a source of natural antioxidants. Total polyphenol content (TPC) were determined spectrophotometrically, after extraction of plant material with assorted solvents at 80 °C for 3 hour. Antioxidant activity of aqueous extracts and fractions were evaluated by FRAP assay. The highest antioxidant activity was observed in the extract of 80% aq. ethanol followed by fractionation with 40% (v/v) aq. ethanol using AB-8 resin, which had soaring levels of polyphenol. Results strongly suggested that polyphenol content should be considered as an imperative feature of Cephalotaxus sinensis plant and demonstrate a impending for exploit as natural antioxidants.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2007 IEEE/ICME International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, CME 2007
Pages1664-1667
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Event2007 IEEE/ICME International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, CME 2007 - Beijing, China
Duration: 23 May 200727 May 2007

Publication series

Name2007 IEEE/ICME International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, CME 2007

Conference

Conference2007 IEEE/ICME International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, CME 2007
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period23/05/0727/05/07

Keywords

  • Antioxidants
  • Cephalotaxus sinensis
  • FRAP
  • Optimization

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