In Vitro Antioxidant and Enzyme Inhibition Activity of Hesperis İsatidea (Boiss.) D.A. German & Al-Shehbaz (Brassicaceae) and its Anatomy

Hesperis isatidea (Brassicaceae) is a perennial herbaceous endemic plant known as “Allıgelin”. It has traditional use concerning the cough, wound, cold and vulnerary in the form of decoction and poultice in Eastern Turkey. In this study, the in vitro antioxidant activity (DPPH, ABTS, FRAP, and metal chelating) and enzyme inhibitory activities (anticholinesterase, anti-tyrosinase) of H. isatideae were evaluated. Besides, the transverse sections were taken from the leaf, stem and fruit to determine the morphological and anatomical features of H. isatidea. The characteristic elements of the preparations were determined by Leica CME stereomicroscope and the distinctive features were shown in photographs. The obtained results of in vitro antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory assays suggest that H. isatidea may useful to develop bioactive compounds rich nutraceuticals for health care.