Gout arthritis is an inflammatory joint condition caused by uric acid crystal accumulation. The inflammatory mechanism involves complex pathways that increase Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) levels. Muntingia calabura L. leaves contain bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids, which are known to reduce ROS production by mitigating pro-inflammatory signaling pathways. This study aims to evaluate th…
Background. Arcangelisia flava (commonly known as yellow wood) has been traditionally utilized for its antioxidant properties and potential as an herbal remedy for various diseases, including infections and inflammation. However, studied focusing on the application of yellow wood extract in nanofiber membranes to enhance its active compounds are still limited. This study aims to compare the ant…
Radikal bebas yang berlebihan di dalam tubuh akibat dari gaya hidup yang tidak sehat, dapat diredam dengan menggunakan antioksidan. Antioksidan alami sangat dibutuhkan oleh masyarakat sekarang dikarenakan tidak menimbulkan efek samping terhadap kesehatan. Salah satu sumber antioksidan alami berasal dari tumbuhan famili Piperacea, yaitu spesies Piper aduncum L. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk…
The Black Sea Cucumber (Holothuria atra) and the Crown of Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster planci) from Enggano Island are marine organisms that have secondary metabolite compounds potentially exhibiting antioxidant activity and toxicity. This research explores the antioxidant activity and toxicity potential of these two Echinodermata species, H. atra and A. planci. The DPPH method is used to deter…