Interesting antioxidant activities of extracts from different vegetative and reproductive
organs of Crataegus monogyna harvested at different stages of growth have been determined by the malondialdehyde-thiobarbituric
acid (MDA) test on hepatic microsomal preparations and compared to the contents in
total phenolics, proanthocyanidins, catechins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. The
best correlations were established with total phenols while activities in leaves seem
to be influenced by flavonoids and in flowers and fruits by proanthocyanidins and
catechins.
Crataegus monogyna Jacq. - Rosaceae - polyphenolics - proanthocyanidins - flavonoids - antioxidants
