Original ArticleFree Radicals and AntioxidantsVol. 6 | Issue 1 | pp. 51–57Open access
In vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of propolis from Kashmir Himalaya region
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- 1 Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190006, INDIA.
- 2 Department of Biochemistry, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190006, INDIA.
- 3 Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir 190006, INDIA.
- 4 Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006, INDIA.
Published in Free Radicals and Antioxidants
Correspondence: Mubashir Hussain Masoodi
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190006, INDIA.
Email: mubashir@kashmiruniversity.ac.in
- DOI:
- 10.5530/fra.2016.1.6
How to cite
Wali, A. F., Mushtaq, A., Rehman, M. U., Akbar, S., & Masoodi, M. H. In vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of propolis from Kashmir Himalaya region. Free Radicals and Antioxidants, 6(1), 51–57. https://doi.org/10.5530/fra.2016.1.6
Abstract
Introduction: Propolis from Kashmir has not been explored as far as its phytochemistry and pharmacological activities are concerned. This piece of work is the first approach to explore it for various activities. Methods: Total phenolics, flavonoids contents and in vitro antioxidant assay such DPPH, H2 O2 scavenging assay, ferrous metal ion chelating activity and total reduction capability assay were performed. Investigation for antimicrobial activity of different extracts (Ethanolic, hydro- ethanolic and aqueous) was also carried out. Results: The results showed highest total phenolics and flavonoids content in ethanolic extract (260 ± 10.00 mg GAE/g and 105 ± 5.00 mg QE/g respectively). All the extracts showed free radical scavenging potential but ethanolic extract exhibited significant scavenging potential having an IC50 value of 65.49 ± 7.01 µg/mL for DPPH, 74.94 ± 5.51 µg/mL for ferrous metal ion chelating activity and 109.93 ± 3.24 µg/mL for H2 O2 scavenging assay. In total reduction capability assay ethanolic extract showed highest reducing power. In addition, ethanolic extract showed greater antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus having zone of inhibition diameter 25.63 ± 0.63 mm. Conclusion: The presence of flavonoids in extracts maximum in ethanolic extract which could be responsible for antioxidant, antibacterial activities and can be used in the management of the human pathosis originated due to oxidative stress and in the treatment of microbial infections.
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| Title | In vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of propolis from Kashmir Himalaya region |
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| Authors | Adil Farooq Wali; Ahlam Mushtaq; Muneeb U Rehman; Seema Akbar; Mubashir Hussain Masoodi |
| Affiliations | Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190006, INDIA.; Department of Biochemistry, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190006, INDIA.; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir 190006, INDIA.; Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006, INDIA. |
| Corresponding author | mubashir@kashmiruniversity.ac.in |
| Journal | Free Radicals and Antioxidants |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 6, Issue 1 |
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