Table 1.
Yield of extraction (%), antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities (EC50, µg/mL) of M. aquatica, L. dentata and L. cardiaca extracts.
| Sample | Yield (%) | DPPH Scavenging (μg/mL) | Reducing Power (μg/mL) | NO• Scavenging (μg/mL) | 5-LOX Inhibition (μg/mL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. aquatica | 11.3 | 8.1 ± 1.3 a | 51.9 ± 12.6 a | 217.0 ± 19.0 a | 174.5 ± 30.5 a |
| L. dentata | 3.2 | 11.6 ± 1.1 b | 78.9 ± 2.6 b | 879.3 ± 192.8 b | 237.9 ± 15.2 b |
| L. cardiaca | 3.7 | 18.3 ± 1.5 c | 94.7 ± 12.1 b | >1000 | >1000 |
| AA | - | 2.5 ± 0.4 d | - | 92.0 ± 7.3 c | 7.8 ± 1.0 c |
| BHA | - | - | 27.1 ± 1.2 c | - | - |
Mean values ± SD. Statistical analysis was performed by one-way ANOVA, followed by a Tukey’s test. In each column, different letters (a–d) mean significant differences (p < 0.05); RP: Reducing Power; AA: Ascorbic acid; BHA: Butylated hydroxyanisole; 5-LOX: 5-lipoxygenase.