Table 2.
Protein denaturation activity of acetone and aqueous extracts of B. abyssinica.
| Concentration (μg/mL) | Standard (diclofenac sodium) | Acetone extract of B. abyssinica | Aqueous extract of B. abyssinica |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean % inhibition ± SD | Mean % inhibition ± SD | Mean % inhibition ± SD | |
| 500 | 98.68 ± 2.28a | 85.09 ± 0.76b | 67.98 ± 11.50c |
| 400 | 95.61 ± 0.76a | 79.39 ± 0.75b | 78.95 ± 2.63b |
| 300 | 87.72 ± 1.52a | 72.81 ± 5.93a | 85.09 ± 21.43a |
| 200 | 88.16 ± 2.01a | 71.06 ± 2.28b | 93.86 ± 2.01a |
| 100 | 83.77 ± 0.76a | 30.70 ± 5.32b | 86.40 ± 0.76a |
Data expressed as means ± SD; n = 3; values along a row with different superscripts are significantly different (P < 0.05).