Research Article

The Phenolic Content of Pistacia lentiscus Leaf Extract and Its Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Properties

Table 3

IC50 values for antioxidant and antidiabetic activities in hydroacetonic extract of Pistacia lentiscus leaves, along with total polyphenol and flavonoid contents.

CompoundsIC50 (mg/mL)Total phenolic content (mg GAE/g dry extract)Total flavonoid content (mg QE/g dry extract)
α-Amylase inhibitory activityAntioxidants
DPPHBBC

Extract0.266 ± 0.010,0027 ± 0.0020.128 ± 0.04394.5 ± 0.08101.2 ± 0.095
Acarbose0.230 ± 0.02
Gallic acid0.098 ± 0.001
Catechin0.174 ± 0.001
Quercetin0.058 ± 0.05
Ascorbic acid0,0030 ± 0.003
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHT)0.004 ± 0.009