EVALUATION OF ENZYMATIC AND NON-ENZYMATIC ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF EVOLVULUS ALSINOIDES (L.)L.

摘要

Introduction: Antioxidants are free radical scavengers which protect the human body against free radicals that causes various pathological conditions such as ischemia, anemia, asthma, arthritis, inflammation and aging process. Some of the antioxidant enzymes and non-enzymatic molecules widely distributed in the biological system which are capable of scavenging free radicals. The study was conducted to evaluate the antioxidant potential of Evolvulus alsinoides by using enzymatic and non enzymatic parameters. Methods: The enzymatic antioxidants (Superoxide dismutase, Catalase, Glutathione-s-transferase, Glutathione peroxidase, Peroxidase, Ascorbate oxidase and Polyphenoloxidase) and non-enzymatic antioxidants (Ascorbic acid, Total reduced glutathione and α-Tocopherol) activities were determined. Result: The results obtained in the present study showed the significant levels of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants in Evolvulus alsinoides (L.)L. Conclusion: From above study it is concluded that, the Evolvulus alsinoides showed promising antioxidant activity which can be used as effective protecting agents against oxidative stress and various diseases