Abstract
Crude aqueous extracts and fractions of Solanum nigrum berries were prepared using standard methods from berries harvested in both metropolitan and rural areas of Enugu, Nigeria. The extracts exhibited significant glutathione peroxidase activity, an important antioxidant enzyme. This antioxidant activity suggests the potential of Solanum nigrum berries as a valuable resource for developing local remedies for infections in these communities. These findings highlight the therapeutic potential of this plant, particularly in regions where traditional treatments are commonly used.
Keywords: Solanum nigrum; Glutathione peroxidase; Oxidative stress; Aghara; Black night shade
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