Document Type : Original Article
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Biotechnology, Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO), Abuja Nigeria
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Biotechnology of sheda science and technology complex abuja
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Biotechnology of sheda science and technology complex ,abuja
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Chemistry of sheda science and technology complex ,abuja
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Chemistry department of sheda science and technology complex ,abuja
10.30476/tips.2024.104032.1257
Abstract
The movement of nutrients and metabolites changes constantly in various plant organs and tissues during growth and development. Celosia argentea, a common vegetable in West and Central Africa, is commonly cultivated for decorative use in regions like Malaysia in the tropics and subtropics. The objective of this research is to analyze the FTIR profile spectrophotometric, phytochemicals, mineral composition, vitamins, Proximate, and in vitro antioxidant activities of Celosia argentea leaves aqueous extract. Standard procedures were used to conduct qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screening and profile spectra infrared analysis. Minerals were determined with inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometer, while Proximate and vitamins were analyzed using AOAC methods. The antioxidant activity was assessed using DPPH methods. The antioxidant activity is directly linked to the presence of hydroxyl group in phenolic compounds. The initial chemical analysis showed that the aqueous leaf extract of celosia argentea has a significant level of alkaloids, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, and glycosides. Mineral analysis indicated a higher amount of calcium at 375.14mg/100g and a lower amount of Lead at 0.08mg/100g. The scavenging activity of Celosia argentea against DPPH increased with higher concentrations. The maximum scavenging activity of Celosia argentea was observed to be 93. 83% at a concentration of 0.5mg/ml. Vitamins A, C, and E are found in substantial amounts, with vitamin E having the highest concentration at 201.54mg/100g DW. In summary, this study shows that Celosia argentea leaves have therapeutic benefits because of their bioactive compounds, proximate, Vitamins, minerals.Celosia argentea has strong antioxidant properties & effective against oxidative harm.
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