Purification and Identification of the Active Principles in Ethanol Extract Fractions of Phyllanthus Amarus Leaves
Abstract:All organisms have their own antioxidant defense system that protects them against free radical damage by enzymes such as superoxide dismutase and catalase or compounds such as ascorbic acid, tocopherol and glutathione. However, our body system sometimes cannot work efficiently to mop up these free radicals thus, leading to unavoidable damages caused by oxidation. As a result, consumption of additional antioxidants through herbs such as Phyllanthus amarus, foods or supplements (phytochemicals) are beneficial t… Show more
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