Abstract
Based on the inhibition of Cu2+-induced LDL oxidation as marker, the major antioxidants in the fruits of Forsythia suspensa and the stems of Magnolia coco were identified. Of these bioactive tetrahydrofurofuran lignans, pinoresinol, phillygenin, and syringaresinol were more potent than probucol. Sesamin and largesin, which do not contain phenol groups, were found much less active.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 709-711 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Planta Medica |
Volume | 65 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 12 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Antioxidants
- Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl.
- Magnolia coco (Lour.) DC.
- Magnoliaceae
- Oleaceae
- Phillygenin
- Pinoresinol
- Syringaresinol