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Antioxidant and Anti-Collagenase Activity of Solanum betaceum Cav. Fruit Ethanolic Extract

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Wienaldi, Dian Novita Agus JR, Ali Napiah Nasution
ยป doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.8.2024.1600-1607

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Background: The oxidative stress theory of aging has gained traction as a contributing factor to the aging process. Free radicals greatly contribute to skin damage and hasten ageing by interfering with defence and restorative systems. Natural compounds in plants that have the capacity to scavenge free radicals and have antiaging capabilities. Solanum betaceum or tamarillo fruit has been known has many bioactive compounds such as anthocyanins, phenolics, carotenoids, and flavonoids compounds. S. betaceum also contains vitamins and nutrients that are vital for human health have strong antioxidant and antiaging properties.

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