Table 2. Antioxidant Activities (DPPH, NO, and FRAP Assays) of M. citrifolia Root Extractsa.
| M. citrifolia root extract | DPPH (IC50, mg/mL) | NO (IC50, mg/mL) | FRAP (mM FeSO4/g extract) |
|---|---|---|---|
| hexane | 3.39 ± 0.34c | 1.87 ± 0.03c | 2.35 ± 0.31a |
| dichloromethane | 1.00 ± 0.08a | 0.64 ± 0.03a | 3.97 ± 0.28b |
| ethyl acetate | 2.56 ± 0.11b | 1.88 ± 0.08c | 3.92 ± 0.14b |
| ethanol | 0.82 ± 0.01a | 0.75 ± 0.07b | 5.02 ± 0.09c |
| quercetin (μg/mL) | 13.6 ± 0.68 | ||
| gallic acid (μg/mL) | 45.6 ± 4.40 |
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Values (mean ± SD) in the same column superscripted with different letters are significantly different (p < 0.05).