Open Access Indonesian Journal of Medical Reviews
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): Open Access Indonesian Journal of Medical Reviews

Antioxidant Activity of Leucaena leucocephala Lmk.de Wit. N-Hexane Fraction

Islamiyati, Ricka (Unknown)
Yanulia Handayani (Unknown)
Kadar Ismah (Unknown)
Gendis Purno Yudanti (Unknown)
Heni Setyoningsih (Unknown)
Sri Fitrianingsih (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Mar 2023

Abstract

Antioxidants are chemical compounds that can neutralize free radical agents. These compounds work by donating electrons to achieve a stable form, thereby inhibiting the oxidative mechanisms that cause degenerative disease. Lamtoro seeds contain many active compounds that can be used as a source of natural antioxidants and antibacterials. This study aimed to determine the antioxidant effect of the n-hexane fraction of lamtoro seeds (Leucaena leucocephala Lmk. de Wit.). This study is an in vitro experimental study. The object of study was the n-hexane fraction of lamtoro seeds, where antioxidant activity was examined using the DPPH method. Analysis was performed using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The n-hexane fraction contained a total flavonoid content of 9.224% and had antioxidant activity with an lC50 value of 67.94 ppm. In conclusion, the n-hexane fraction of lamtoro seeds (Leucaena leucocephala Lmk.de Wit.) has strong antioxidant activity.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

OAIJMR

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Open Access Indonesian Journal of Medical Reviews (OAIJMR) is a bi-monthly, international, peer-review, and open access journal dedicated to various disciplines of medicine, biology and life sciences. The journal publishes all type of review articles, narrative review, meta-analysis, systematic ...