New Electrodes Based On Garlic for the Inhibition of the Free Radicals Effects

Abstract

A new electrode based on garlic is prepared to inhibit the effect of oxidative stress, often linked to the presence of an excess of free radicals. The electrode paste was prepared as a mixture of finely powdered of garlic together with graphite powder. The influence of variables such as the garlic loading and free radicals concentration was tested by Square Wave Voltammetry (SWV), Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS). The obtained results were found in good correlation with garlic reputation.

In-Vitro Antioxidant Activity and Total Phenolic Content of Ruta montana L. Extracts

“…Free radicals are continuously produced by the body's normal use of oxygen such as respiration and some cell mediated immune function [1]. Oxygen is an element indispensable for life.…”

New Electrodes Based On Garlic for the Inhibition of the Free Radicals Effects

“…Several amperometric biosensors have already been proposed for antioxidant capacity determination [11][12][13][14]. Most of them are based on the amperometric detection of H2O2, resulting from the catalyzed dismutation of superoxide radicals (O2-.)…”