Anthocyanin-rich extract from Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx counteracts UVC-caused impairments in rats

Ozkol H. U. , Koyuncu I., Tülüce Y., Dilsiz N. , Soral S., Özkol H.

PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY, vol.53, no.10, pp.1435-1441, 2015 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 53 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.3109/13880209.2014.980586
  • Title of Journal : PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY
  • Page Numbers: pp.1435-1441

Abstract

Context: Ultraviolet radiation (UV) was reported to cause oxidative stress. Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Malvaceae) calyx is commonly used in traditional Asian and African medicines and possesses strong antioxidant capacity due to its anthocyanin (ANTH) content. Objective: This study researched the possible protective role of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx extract (HSCE) in UVC exposure of rats.