Objective:To evaluate the antioxidant activity of alcoholic leaf-extract of Solanum surattense(Solanaceae)(S.surattense).Methods:Leaf extract were tested for in vitro free radical scavenging assays,such as hydroxyl ra...Objective:To evaluate the antioxidant activity of alcoholic leaf-extract of Solanum surattense(Solanaceae)(S.surattense).Methods:Leaf extract were tested for in vitro free radical scavenging assays,such as hydroxyl radical and hydrogen peroxide,inhibition of superoxide anion radical and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl hvdrazyl radical(DPPH),total antioxidant activity and reducing ability.Further,total phenolic content of S.surattense was analyzed.Results:S.surattense extract effectively scavenged free radicals at all different concentrations and showed its potent antioxidant activity.Further,these effects were in a dose dependent manner.Results were compared to standard antioxidants such as butylated hvdroxytoluene,ascorbic acid andα-tocopherol.Conclusions:S.surattense have strong antioxidant potential.Further the study validates the therapeutic benefits of the Indian system of medicine.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the effect of aqueous seed extract of Solarium suratlense(S.suraltense)on the oxidative potential of cauda cpididymal spermatozoa.Methods:S.surattense seed extract was orally administered at the ...Objective:To evaluate the effect of aqueous seed extract of Solarium suratlense(S.suraltense)on the oxidative potential of cauda cpididymal spermatozoa.Methods:S.surattense seed extract was orally administered at the dosage of 10 mg/kg b.w.for 15 days,after which aspartate transferase(AST),alanine transferase(ALT),glutamate dehydrogenase(GDH),citric acid and isocitrate dehydrogenase(ICDH)were assayed.Results:The activity levels of the enzymes AST and ALT,which are considered to be the androgenicity in the sperm suspension,were depleted in the extract fed rats.The activity level of the enzyme ICDH,was reduced significantly in the treated group(P<0.00l).Conclusions:It can be concluded that the oral administration of the aqueous seed extract of S.surattense can deplete the oxidative stress of cauda epididymal spermatozoa in albino rats.展开更多
基金support was from University research fellowship from Annamalai UniversityChidambaramTamilnadu
文摘Objective:To evaluate the antioxidant activity of alcoholic leaf-extract of Solanum surattense(Solanaceae)(S.surattense).Methods:Leaf extract were tested for in vitro free radical scavenging assays,such as hydroxyl radical and hydrogen peroxide,inhibition of superoxide anion radical and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl hvdrazyl radical(DPPH),total antioxidant activity and reducing ability.Further,total phenolic content of S.surattense was analyzed.Results:S.surattense extract effectively scavenged free radicals at all different concentrations and showed its potent antioxidant activity.Further,these effects were in a dose dependent manner.Results were compared to standard antioxidants such as butylated hvdroxytoluene,ascorbic acid andα-tocopherol.Conclusions:S.surattense have strong antioxidant potential.Further the study validates the therapeutic benefits of the Indian system of medicine.
基金Supported by postgraduate Department of Zoology,Voorhees College
文摘Objective:To evaluate the effect of aqueous seed extract of Solarium suratlense(S.suraltense)on the oxidative potential of cauda cpididymal spermatozoa.Methods:S.surattense seed extract was orally administered at the dosage of 10 mg/kg b.w.for 15 days,after which aspartate transferase(AST),alanine transferase(ALT),glutamate dehydrogenase(GDH),citric acid and isocitrate dehydrogenase(ICDH)were assayed.Results:The activity levels of the enzymes AST and ALT,which are considered to be the androgenicity in the sperm suspension,were depleted in the extract fed rats.The activity level of the enzyme ICDH,was reduced significantly in the treated group(P<0.00l).Conclusions:It can be concluded that the oral administration of the aqueous seed extract of S.surattense can deplete the oxidative stress of cauda epididymal spermatozoa in albino rats.
