Exogenous Intervention with Sodium Hydrosulfite Enhances the Quality of Radix Scutellariae by Modulating Antioxidases and Secondary Metabolites
Song Qi1, Gao Huiru1, Wang Jiahui1, Zhang Aihua1, Meng Xiangcai1★★ Corresponding author
- 1Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China.
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Meng Xiangcai
Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China.
Received: 17-12-2017; Revised: 25-01-2018; Accepted: 20-11-2018.
Volume 15, Issue 60 · pp. 107–114 · PUBLISHED 23 January 2019 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_598_17
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Background: The genus <em>Cissus</em> (Vitaceae) is known for its medicinal properties. <em>Cissus quadrangularis</em> is a well-known medicinal plant, but other species are less explored. Objective: To evaluate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of <em>Cissus arnottiana</em>. Materials and Methods: The antioxidant activity was evaluated using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), nitric oxide, and hydroxyl radical scavenging assays. The anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated using the protein denaturation inhibition assay. Results: The methanolic extract of <em>C. arnottiana</em> showed significant antioxidant activity in all the tested models. The extract also showed significant anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting protein denaturation. Conclusion: <em>C. arnottiana</em> possesses significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, which could be attributed to the presence of phytochemicals such as flavonoids and phenolic compounds.
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Qi, S., Huiru, G., Jiahui, W., Aihua, Z., & Xiangcai, M. (2019). Exogenous Intervention with Sodium Hydrosulfite Enhances the Quality of Radix Scutellariae by Modulating Antioxidases and Secondary Metabolites. Pharmacognosy Magazine, 15(60), 107–114. https://doi.org/10.4103/pm.pm_598_17