Research Article

Effect of Green Synthesized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Using Spinach Extract on Triton X-100-Induced Atherosclerosis in Rats

Table 1

DPPH radical scavenging activity of iron oxide nanoparticles (% inhibition).

Concentration (µg/ml)FeO NPsAscorbic acid

2035.08 ± 0.92a46.04 ± 0.70
4042.16 ± 0.91a58.23 ± 0.79
6053.81 ± 1.64a66.05 ± 0.78
8060.22 ± 0.52a75.36 ± 0.52
10076.33. ±0.57a87.81 ± 0.30

Values are Mean ± SEM (n = 5). a = significantly (p < 0.05) lower than ascorbic acid at the same concentration.