Research Article

Khat Induced Toxicity: Role on Its Modulating Effects on Inflammation and Oxidative Stability

Table 1

Total phenolic and flavonoid contents and antioxidant activities of khat.

SamplesTPC
(µgGAE/1 mg extract)
TFC
(mg QE 1 g extract)
FRAP valueDPPH scavenging activity (IC50)
µg/ml
ORAC
AUC Equivalent conc. Trolox @ 100 μg/mL

Khat293.01 ± 12.576.10 ± 1.84514 ± 100.815.8 ± 1.846.1900.16 ± 0.91
Gallic acid2645.6 ± 124.87.18 ± 0.98
Querciten1925.2 ± 29.88.2 ± 0.2812.4198.2 ± 0.58

All samples and positive control were done in triplicates (). AUC: area under the curve was calculated for the sample, standard, and the positive controls from the equation mentioned earlier.