Table 3.
Extraction of percentage, total phenolic content and radical scavenging activity of the TP extracts*
| Propolis | Extract dry weight (%)† | Total phenolic content‡ | DPPH radical scavenged (%)§ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP1g | 84.4 ± 5.7 | 320 ± 15.0 | 49.0 ± 3.5 |
| TP1b | 62.0 ± 4.1 | 210 ± 20.0 | 33.0 ± 2.5 |
| TP2 | 80.2 ± 3.3 | 310 ± 25.0 | 41.0 ± 3.0 |
| TP3 | 75.6 ± 3.6 | 335 ± 20.0 | 40.5 ± 2.5 |
| TP4 | 65.7 ± 4.2 | 315 ± 10.0 | 30.0 ± 2.0 |
| TP5 | 54.6 ± 4.0 | 250 ± 10.0 | 13.0 ± 1.0 |
| TP6 | 68.5 ± 4.7 | 275 ± 15.0 | 43.0 ± 3.5 |
| TP7 | 77.8 ± 3.8 | 330 ± 25.0 | 43.5 ± 3.0 |
*Values are the mean of three replicates ± SE.
†Values expressed as mg of dry extract/1000 mg of propolis.
‡Values expressed as mg of CE/g of dry extract.
§Values expressed as free radical scavenging efficiency was measured with 30 μg/ml of TP extracts.