Scavenging effects of ginger on superoxide anion and hydroxyl radical

Cao, Z.F.; Chen, Z.G.; Guo, P.; Zhang, S.M.; Lian, L.X.; Luo, L.; Hu, W.M.

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 18(12): 750

1993


ISSN/ISBN: 1001-5302
PMID: 8011089
Document Number: 411539
Ginger can significantly scavenge O2-. in hypoxanthinexanthine oxidase system and .OH in ultraviolet exposure of H2O2 system. The scavenging effects of ginger on O2-. and .OH may contribute to explaining some of the pharmacological mechanisms of this drug.

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