Antioxidant Capacity of Rigenase®, a Specific Aqueous Extract of Triticum vulgare

Abstract

Reactive species of oxygen (ROS), responsible for oxidative stress, accumulate in various tissues damaged by burns, decubitus ulcers, and vascular lesions. Antioxidants play an important and well-documented role in healing of chronic and acute wounds. Rigenase^®, a specific extract of <i>Triticum vulgare</i> manufactured by Farmaceutici Damor, is employed in products used for the regeneration of tissue injuries. In this work, we show that Rigenase^® exhibits a scavenging effect toward free radicals, thus pointing to its relevant antioxidant activity.