African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2286

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of antioxidant capacity of the aqueous extract of Cynara scolymus L. (Asteraceae) in vitro and in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

George Laylson da Silva Oliveira
  • George Laylson da Silva Oliveira
  • Post-Graduation Program in Pharmaceutics Science, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina, PI, 64048-901, Brazil.
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Francisco Rodrigo de Asevedo Mendes de Oliveira
  • Francisco Rodrigo de Asevedo Mendes de Oliveira
  • Post-Graduation Program in Pharmaceutics Science, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina, PI, 64048-901, Brazil.
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Marcus Vinícius Oliveira Barros de Alencar
  • Marcus Vinícius Oliveira Barros de Alencar
  • Post-Graduation Program in Pharmaceutics Science, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina, PI, 64048-901, Brazil.
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Antonio Luiz Gomes Junior
  • Antonio Luiz Gomes Junior
  • Post-Graduation Program in Pharmaceutics Science, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina, PI, 64048-901, Brazil.
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Alexandre Araujo de Souza
  • Alexandre Araujo de Souza
  • Federal University of Piauí, CCN, Chemistry Department, Ininga, Teresina, PI, 64048-901, Brazil.
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Ana Amélia de Carvalho Melo Cavalcante
  • Ana Amélia de Carvalho Melo Cavalcante
  • Post-Graduation Program in Pharmaceutics Science, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina, PI, 64048-901, Brazil.
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Rivelilson Mendes de Freitas
  • Rivelilson Mendes de Freitas
  • Post-Graduation Program in Pharmaceutics Science, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina, PI, 64048-901, Brazil.
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  •  Accepted: 03 February 2014
  •  Published: 08 February 2014

How to cite this article

APA /
Oliveira, G.L.S., Oliveira, F.R.A. M., de Alencar, M.V.O.B., Junior, A.L.G., de Souza, A.A., Cavalcante, A.A.C.M., & de Freitas, R.M. (2014). Evaluation of antioxidant capacity of the aqueous extract of Cynara scolymus L. (Asteraceae) in vitro and in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 8(5), 136-147.
Chicago /
George Laylson da Silva Oliveira, Francisco Rodrigo de Asevedo Mendes de Oliveira, Marcus Vin&icius Oliveira Barros de Alencar, Antonio Luiz Gomes Junior, Alexandre Araujo de Souza, Ana Am&elia de Carvalho Melo Cavalcante and Rivelilson Mendes de Freitas. "Evaluation of antioxidant capacity of the aqueous extract of Cynara scolymus L. (Asteraceae) in vitro and in Saccharomyces cerevisiae." African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 8, no. 5 (2014): 136-147.
MLA /
George Laylson da Silva Oliveira, et al. "Evaluation of antioxidant capacity of the aqueous extract of Cynara scolymus L. (Asteraceae) in vitro and in Saccharomyces cerevisiae." African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 8.5 (2014): 136-147.