Ontogenetic Variation of Total Phenolics and Antioxidant Activity in Roots, Leaves and Flowers of Astragalus compactus Lam. (Fabaceae)
Introduction: The potential health risks and toxicity of synthetic antioxidants resulted in an upsurge of interest in phytochemicals as new sources of natural antioxidants. Phenolics of Astragalus L. (Fabaceae) possess antioxidant properties and have been shown to have a protective effect against se...
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Language: | English |
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Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
2012-05-01
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Series: | BioImpacts |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.5681/bi.2012.015 |