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Table 2 EC50 values for free radical scavenging assays for hydroxyl, nitric oxide assay and hydrogen peroxide with relevant positive standards

From: Polyphenols contribute to the antioxidant and antiproliferative activity of Phyllanthus debilis plant in-vitro

EC 50 values

OH. (μg/mL)

NO. (μg/mL)

H2O2 (μg/mL)

Total antioxidant capacity (w/w % AAE)

AP(Aerial parts) (n = 3)

49.27 ± 4.75*

211.05 ± 7.61*

42.54 ± 2.23*

37.7 ± 3.2

RP (Root) (n = 3)

27.77 ± 3.26*

170.75 ± 3.16*

30.23 ± 3.35*

35.3 ± 5.6

Gallic acid (n = 3)

27.37 ± 1.89

N/A

N/A

N/A

Ascorbic acid (n = 3)

N/A

212.58 ± 2.87

13.82 ± 1.11

N/A

  1. Significant difference at *P < 0.001 when compared RP with AP. AAE: Ascorbic acid equivalent, N/A: Not applicable