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Hellen W. Kinyi
Kabale University
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ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8007-3618
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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 H202 in a dose dependent manner in Drosophila melanogaster flies.
Keywords
Oxidative stress, Amaranths, Drosophila melanogaster, Antioxidants
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Research note
Hellen W. Kinyi
Kabale University
Corresponding Author
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8007-3618
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CURRENT STATUS: Under Review
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Editorial decision: Major revision
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Received 19 Mar, 2021
Reviewer #2 agreed
On 18 Mar, 2021
Reviewers invited
Invitations sent on 17 Mar, 2021
Reviewer #1 agreed
On 17 Mar, 2021
Editor assigned
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On 01 Mar, 2021
Editor invited
On 01 Mar, 2021
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Objective
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 H202 in a dose dependent manner in Drosophila melanogaster flies.
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