A study on the antioxidant and hepatoprotective activities of Cleome Viscosa Seed Extract

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE
• INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 BACKGROUND
• 1.2 PROBLEMS STATEMENT/JUSTIFICATION
• 1.3 AIM OF PROJECT WORK
• 1.4 OBJECTIVES OF PROJECT WORK
• 1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF PROJECT WORK
• CHAPTER TWO
• LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.1 ANTIOXIDANT STUDY
• 2.1.1 Mechanism of Antioxidants
• 2.1.2 Classification of Antioxidants
• 2.1.3 Concept of Oxidative Stress
• 2.1.5 Generation of Free Radicals

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This project investigates the antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties of Cleome viscosa seed extract. The study aims to evaluate the potential of Cleome viscosa seeds as a therapeutic agent for preventing oxidative stress and liver damage.

• Phytochemical analysis of Cleome viscosa seeds extract
• Evaluation of the antioxidant activity of the extract using DPPH radical scavenging and DNA protection assays
• Investigation of the hepatoprotective effects of the extract against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver toxicity in rats
• Histopathological analysis of liver tissues to confirm the hepatoprotective activity
• Assessment of the potential of Cleome viscosa seeds as a natural source of antioxidants and hepatoprotective agents

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter one introduces the background of the study, focusing on the medicinal properties of Cleome viscosa and its potential use as a therapeutic agent. It outlines the problem statement, research objectives, and significance of the project. Chapter two reviews the existing literature on antioxidants, oxidative stress, and hepatoprotective agents, providing a comprehensive overview of the scientific knowledge surrounding these topics. This chapter focuses on the mechanism of antioxidants, their classification, and the generation of free radicals.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key terms and concepts explored in this study include Cleome viscosa, antioxidant activity, hepatoprotective activity, phytochemical analysis, DPPH radical scavenging, DNA protection assay, carbon tetrachloride-induced liver toxicity, histopathology, and oxidative stress. These keywords highlight the primary areas of research and the potential benefits of Cleome viscosa seeds as a natural therapeutic agent.