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ABSTRACT: Aims
The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant activty and anti-acid property of Acalypha wilkesiana foliage extract.Materials and methods
Hot and cold aqueous extracts were prepared from healthy leaves of A. wilkesiana. Free radical scavenging activity and H(+), K(+)-ATPase inhibition activities of aqueous foliage extracts was screened by in vitro models.Statistical analysis used
All experiments were performed in triplicate and results are expressed as mean ± SEM.Results
A. wilkesiana hot aqueous extract (AWHE) showed significant antioxidants and free radical scavenging activity. Further, AWHE has shown a potent H(+), K(+)-ATPase inhibitory activity (IC50: 51.5 ± 0.28 μg/ml) when compare to standard proton pump inhibitor omeprazole (56.2 ± 0.64 μg/ml); however, latter activity is equal to A. wilkesiana cold aqueous extract (AWCE). Quantitative analysis of AWHE has revealed more content of phenols and flavonoids; this is found to be the reason for good antioxidant activity over AWCE. Molecular docking was carried out against H(+), K(+)-ATPase enzyme crystal structure to validate the anti-acid activity of A. wilkesiana major phytochemicals.Conclusions
The present study indicates that the constituents of AWHE and AWCE have good antacid and free radical scavenging activity.
SUBMITTER: Prakash Gupta RK
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3778591 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Prakash Gupta Rajesh Kashi RK Pradeepa Hanumanthappa Manjunatha M
Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences 20130701 3
<h4>Aims</h4>The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant activty and anti-acid property of Acalypha wilkesiana foliage extract.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Hot and cold aqueous extracts were prepared from healthy leaves of A. wilkesiana. Free radical scavenging activity and H(+), K(+)-ATPase inhibition activities of aqueous foliage extracts was screened by in vitro models.<h4>Statistical analysis used</h4>All experiments were performed in triplicate and results are expressed as mean ± ...[more]