In Vitro Antioxidant Activities of Carissa Edulis ((Forssk) Vahl) and Pappea Capensis (Eckyl. & Zeyh) Extracts

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dc.contributor.authorMuruthi, Carolyn Wanjira
dc.contributor.authorNgugi, Mathew Piero
dc.contributor.authorRuno, Steven Maina
dc.contributor.authorMwitari, Peter Githaiga
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-30T08:14:46Z
dc.date.available2023-03-30T08:14:46Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.descriptionArticleen_US
dc.description.abstractHerbal medications are gaining popularity due to their long history of use in traditional medicine. They serve as a reservoir for a diverse array of phytocompounds linked to amelioration of oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is a disturbance in the balance between generation and elimination of reactive species in human body. Moreover, reactive species are implicated in the onset and progression of chronic disorders. The current therapeutic approaches despite showing efficacy are characterized by several limitations such as adverse effects and prohibitive costs. This drives the need to explore alternatives that can inhibit, ameliorate or reverse conditions caused by oxidative stress. Several studies have evaluated antioxidant effects of diverse plant extracts. C. edulis and P. capensis are used as traditional therapy among the African communities to manage oxidative stress-related ailments. However, there is limited research on the antioxidant effects of these medicinal plants. The current study, therefore, sought to evaluate the antioxidant and phytochemical profile, of C. edulis and P. capensis extracts. Samples were collected from Embu County, Kenya. In vitro antioxidant properties of the extracts were evaluated through ferric reduction, Iron chelating, hydroxyl radical, and DPPH radical scavenging activities. Activities of catalase, superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductases of the extracts were further determined. Phytochemical profiles were determined using Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrophotometer (LC-MS) and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrophotometer (GC-MS) analyses. The extracts displayed concentration dependent antioxidant activities. Phytochemical analyses revealed presence compounds which are associated with antioxidant activities including flavonoids, phenolics, tocopherols and terpenoids. The findings provide a scientific validation for the folklore use of C. edulis and P. capensis in management of oxidative stress. Nevertheless, there is a need for further purification and characterization of phytochemicals associated with antioxidant activities.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMuruthi, C. W., Ngugi, M. P., Runo, S. M., & Mwitari, P. G. (2023). In vitro antioxidant activities of Carissa edulis ((Forssk) Vahl) and Pappea capensis (Eckyl. & Zeyh) extracts. Heliyon, e12965.en_US
dc.identifier.otherhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/25051
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.titleIn Vitro Antioxidant Activities of Carissa Edulis ((Forssk) Vahl) and Pappea Capensis (Eckyl. & Zeyh) Extractsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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