Free Radical Scavenging Activity and Characterization of Sesquiterpenoids in Four Species of Curcuma Using a TLC Bioautography Assay and GC-MS Analysis

The sesquiterpenoids are one of major groups of antioxidants in Curcuma besides curcuminoids. However, the real substances contributing to the antioxidant activity are still unknown. In this paper, the antioxidant activity of sesquiterpenoids in four species and two essential oils from Curcuma genus...

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Main Authors: Shao-Ping Li, Guang-Ping Lv, Jing Zhao, Jiang-sheng Zhang, Bin Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-10-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
TLC
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/15/11/7547/