Research Article

Multivariate Statistical Analysis Uncovers Spectrum–Effect Relationship between HPLC Fingerprints and Antioxidant Activity of Saffron

Table 2

The regression equation, R2, linear range, and standard errors.

NameRegression equationR2Linear range (μg/mL)Standard errors
SlopeIntercept

Crocin Iy = 95.537 × + 43.1460.999918.92∼302.700.1219.24
Crocin IIy = 139 × − 5.90620.99996.28∼100.500.168.51
Picrocrociny = 28.282 × − 0.9740.999917.78∼284.400.022.57