Phytother Res. 2000 Sep; 14(6): 424-7.

Evaluation of the in vitro antioxidant activity of Mangifera indica L. extract (Vimang).

MartÃnez G, Delgado R, PÃ©rez G, Garrido G, NÃºÃ±ez SellÃ©s AJ, LeÃ³n OS.

Center for Evaluation and Biological Research, Institute of Pharmacy, Havana University, Cuba. [email protected]

An extract of Mangifera indica L. (Vimang) was tested in vitro for its antioxidant activity using commonly accepted assays. It showed a powerful scavenger activity of hydroxyl radicals and hypochlorous acid and acted as an iron chelator. The extract also showed a significant inhibitory effect on the peroxidation of rat-brain phospholipid and inhibited DNA damage by bleomycin or copper-phenanthroline systems.Copyright 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.