Guest guest Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Buckwheat Honey Antioxidant Activity May Help Wound Healing An In Vitro Examination of the Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Buckwheat Honey Journal of Wound Care, Vol. 17, Iss. 4, 27 Mar 2008, pp 172 - 178 http://apitherapy.blogspot.com/2008/04/buckwheat-honey-antioxidant-activ\ ity.html <http://apitherapy.blogspot.com/2008/04/buckwheat-honey-antioxidant-acti\ vity.html> Objective: Hydroxyl radical and hypochlorite anion formed at the wound site from superoxide anion produced by activated polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) are considered important factors in impaired wound healing. Superoxide anion may also react with nitric oxide produced by macrophages to form peroxynitrite, a third strong oxidant that damages surrounding tissue. In order to select honey for use in wound-healing products, different samples were compared for their capacity to reduce levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in vitro… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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