Antioxidant Activity of Carica Papaya Leaf Extract (Rajasthan Variety).

Abstract

Phytochemicals have the potential to stimulate the immune system, prevent toxic substances in the diet from becoming carcinogenic, reduce inflammation, prevent DNA damage and aid DNA repair, reduce oxidative damage to cells, slow the growth rate of cancer cells, trigger damaged cells to self-destruct (apoptosis) before they can reproduce, help regulate intracellular signaling of hormones and gene expression, and activate insulin receptors. One of the major functions of phytochemicals is their role as antioxidants. Antioxidant activity plays a major role in protecting our cells from oxidative damage which will lead to cancer. An attempt has been made to evolve the antioxidant activity of phytochemicals present in carica papaya leaf extract (Wild Species). Different concentrations of Carica papaya leaf extract (Wild Species) were prepared and allowed to stand for 30 minutes at room temperature. The antioxidant activity was studied at 517 nm by DPPH free radical scavenging activity.