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

dc.contributor.authorJohnmark, Ndinawe
dc.contributor.authorHellen, W. Kinyi
dc.date.accessioned2021-07-30T15:57:43Z
dc.date.available2021-07-30T15:57:43Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractObjective: 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 activity and H2O2 induced oxidative stress in Drosophila melanogaster flies was assessed. Results: Consumption of Amaranth leaf extract was associated with increased survival on exposure to H2o2 in a dose dependent manner in Drosophila melanogaster flies. The study concludes that the ethanolic extract of Amaranth leaves offer protection against hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipKabale Universityen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-021-05603-x
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/510
dc.publisherBMCen_US
dc.subjectOxidative stress, Amaranths, Drosophila melanogaster, Antioxidantsen_US
dc.titleAmaranth leaf extract protects against hydrogen peroxide induced oxidative stress in Drosophila melanogasteren_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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