a Positive control; b scavenging concentration at 50%—concentration that neutralizes 50% of ABTS free radicals. -: not tested. Values are expressed as mean ± standard deviation (SD) (n = 3). ABTS: 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid).
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