@article{article_849538, title={Comparative Antioxidant Capacity and Enzyme Inhibitory Effect of Extracts from Prunus avium Leaves}, journal={Kastamonu University Journal of Forestry Faculty}, volume={20}, pages={234–242}, year={2020}, DOI={10.17475/kastorman.849538}, author={Uysal, Sengul}, keywords={Prunus avium, Antioksidan, Enzim İnhibisyonu}, abstract={Aim of study: This study aimed to investigate the antioxidant capacity and enzyme inhibitory effect of different solvent extracts obtained from Prunus avium leaves. Material and methods: The antioxidant capacity were evaluated using in vitro assays including DPPH, ABTS, CUPRAC, FRAP, phosphomolybdenum and metal chelating activity. Enzyme inhibitory effects were screened against AChE, BChE, α-amylase, α-glucosidase and tyrosinase enzyme. Additionally, total phenolic and flavonoid content were determined spectrophotometrically. Main results: The water extract yielded the highest phenolic content (66.65 mgGAE/g). In antioxidant assays, water extract exhibited strong antioxidant capacity (with exception of metal chelating activity). Methanol extract showed the highest enzyme inhibitory effect compared to other extracts. Highlights: This study proved that P. avium leaves have the potential for the development of new phytopharmaceuticals or food additives.}, number={3}, publisher={Kastamonu Üniversitesi}