Amaranth leaf extract protects against hydrogen peroxide induced oxidative stress in Drosophila melanogaster

Abstract Objective Amaranths leaves are rich in ascorbic acid and polyphenol compounds which have antioxidant activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate their in vivo antioxidant activity. The effect of consumption of Amaranth leaf extract on in vivo antioxidant activity, catalase enzyme activi...

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Main Authors: Ndinawe Johnmark, Hellen W. Kinyi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-021-05603-x