Abstract
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.), an edible vegetable from the Mediterranean area, is a good source of natural antioxidants such as vitamin C, hydroxycinnamic acids, and flavones. The antioxidant activity of aqueous-organic extracts of artichoke were determined using three methods: (a) free radical 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH.) scavenging, (b) ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue number | 18 |
| Pages (from-to) | 5540-5545 |
| ISSN | 0021-8561 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- antioxiclant activity
- artichoke
- protein oxidation
- polyphenols
- radical scavenging
- redox potential
- rats
- biomarkers
- low-density lipoprotein oxidation