Journal of Antioxidant Activity
Open Access
Identification of Antioxidant Activity of Medicinal Plant Extracts Through a Modified and Rapid ABTS Colorimetric Assay
Nov 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2471-2140.jaa-26-6462
Anthony L. NewsomeCorresponding author
The consumption of antioxidant rich plants is a common human activity. Therefore, easily used, time efficient and effective antioxidant assays of plants consumed by humans are of increasing importance. The ABTS [2,2’-azinobis-(3-ethtlbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)] cation radical is commonly used…