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Open Access Antioxidant Activity of Quercetin: A Mechanistic Review

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Flavones and flavonoids are known to have potent antioxidant activity due to intracellular free radical scavenging capacities. Flavonoids are found ubiquitously in plants as a member of polyphenolic compounds which share diverse chemical structure and properties. Quercetin is among the most efficient antioxidants of the flavonoids. The antioxidant property of quercetin has been highlighted in this review. These compounds have pivotal role in treatment of diabetes, cancers and some cardiovascular diseases.

Document Type: Research Article

Affiliations: 1: Department of Plant Productions and Technologies, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, Omer Halisdemir University, 51240 Niğde 2: Omer Halisdemir University

Publication date: 01 January 2016

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