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

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