Photoprotective and antioxidant effect of babassu mesocarp flour extracts
Mércia Machado Araújo LIMA,
Yaron Santos ALENCAR,
Caroline Martins de JESUS
et al.
Abstract:In the search for new natural photoprotective agents, the mesocarp of babassu (Attalea speciosa) stands out as a promising candidate due to its unique chemical composition and regional significance. In this study, we investigated the in vitro photoprotective and antioxidant properties of babassu mesocarp flour extracts and their fractions. Antioxidant activity was evaluated using DPPH and ABTS assays. The sun protection factor (SPF) was determined through the Mansur assay, and cytotoxicity was determined in RA… Show more
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