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Mengyue Wei1, Zihan Yu1, Wenyi Fang1
1Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedicine, School of Food and Pharmacy, Shanghai Zhongqiao Vocational and Technical University, Shanghai 201514, China.
Abstract:
In this study, five solvent fractions from Litsea cubeba (Lour.) Pers. fruit were extracted and investigated for their antioxidant profiles. Results showed that the petroleum ether fraction (PEF) and n-butanol fraction (NBF) exhibited prominent free radical scavenging capacities in DPPH, ABTS, and hydroxyl radical assays. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) identified citral as the dominant bioactive component in both active fractions. Further mechanism analysis demonstrated that citral exerted potent antioxidant effects via dual pathways: direct free radical scavenging and transition metal ion chelation. These findings not only elucidate the material basis and molecular mechanism underlying the antioxidant activity of L. cubeba but also provide a scientific rationale for the high-value utilization of citral-rich fractions in functional foods, cosmetics, and healthcare products.