Biomolecular Protective Effects of Bacopa Monnieri (L.) Pennell Leaf Extracts Against Oxidative Damage

Authors

  • P Radha Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam-641 301, Tamil Nadu
  • S Sumathi Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore-641 043, Tamil Nadu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v51i1.58828

Keywords:

Lipid peroxidation, DNA damage, Bacopa monnieri, Oxidative stress

Abstract

In living systems, free radicals are constantly generated and they can cause extensive damage to tissues and biomolecules, leading to various disease conditions, especially degenerative diseases, and extensive lysis.The most effective way to eliminate free radicals which cause oxidative stress is with the help of antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent free radical-induced tissue damage by preventing the formation of radicals by scavenging them, or by promoting their decomposition. In the present study, the biomolecular protective effects of B. monnieri leaf extracts against oxidative stress induced damage to lipids and DNA in cell free systems and intact cells were analyzed. Results showed that the leaf extracts of B. monnieri rendered protection against oxidative stress induced damage in both cell-free systems and intact cells.

Bangladesh J. Bot. 51(1): 123-129, 2022 (March)

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2022-03-31

How to Cite

Radha, P. ., & Sumathi, S. . (2022). Biomolecular Protective Effects of Bacopa Monnieri (L.) Pennell Leaf Extracts Against Oxidative Damage. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 51(1), 123–129. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v51i1.58828

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Vol. 51 No. 1 (2022)

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