Abstract:Catharanthus roseus, also known as Vinca rosea, is a member of the Apocynaceae family. C. roseus parts are used for a variety of medical purposes. Aging is a natural human "aging mosaic" that manifests and follows different trajectories in various organs, tissues, and cells over time. Previous study showed that C. roseus also has a high antioxidant capacity. Antioxidants are free radical scavengers that protect the human body from free radicals by suppressing oxidative chain reactions. Aging is a natural human… Show more
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