In vivo the antioxidative extract of Linn. leaves induced apoptosis in Ehrilch ascites carcinoma by modulating p53 expression.

This study was designed to evaluate the antioxidant activity of methanol extract of Linn. leaves (MELA) using DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging assays whereas its antineoplastic effect against Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) was assed using viable cell count, life span, body weight gain and hematological parameters of experimental mice. Results showed that rich phenolic and flavonoid content of MELA had moderate dose dependent free radical scavenging activity (IC: 62.