Paper Title :Antioxidant capacity of diverse Indian cultivars of Pigeon pea

Author :Ankita Dixit

Article Citation :Ankita Dixit , (2018 ) " Antioxidant capacity of diverse Indian cultivars of Pigeon pea " , International Journal of Advances in Science, Engineering and Technology(IJASEAT) , pp. 23-26, Volume-6, Issue-2, Spl. Iss-2

Abstract : The pigeon pea with the scientific name Cajanus cajan. It is referred as perennial legume crop from the Fabaceae family. Antioxidants are the essential nutrient component for our health. They fight against reactive oxygen species (ROS) or free radicals before it acts upon the cells. There are different laboratory assays which help in determination of antioxidants such as ABTS (2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid)), Superoxide radical scavenging assay, condensed tannin content. Highest condensed tannin contents were observed for DPL variety while lowest was observed NDA variety. The results indicate that pigeonpea seeds are rich in antioxidant activity. Superoxide radical has a low reactivity and a low capacity to penetrate the lipid membrane layer, but it can generate hydrogen peroxide and highly reactive hydroxyl radical. The sample extracts exhibited significant superoxide radical scavenging activity. The assessment of antioxidant potential might be a fruitful approach for advocating them as nutraceuticals.

Type : Research paper

Published : Volume-6, Issue-2, Spl. Iss-2

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