Comparison of ABTS and DPPH assays in estimating the total antioxidant capacity of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) rhizome

Antioxidants are compounds that target free radicals to delay or inhibit oxidation. These are commonly associated with phenolic compounds that are mostly present in plants. Turmeric Curcuma longa L., an herb from the ginger family of Zingiberaceae, contains curcumin which is responsible for not only...

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Main Author: Bautista, Karina Angela D. (Author)
Other Authors: Rustia, Abigail S. (adviser.)
Format: Thesis
Language:English
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