Microwave-Assisted Extraction, In Vitro Antioxidant Activity, and Hepatoprotective Potential of Flavonoid-Rich Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Seed Extract in Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Damage in Wistar Rats
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) seed are an underutilized agro-industrial by-product in Nigeria, which contains flavonoids with antioxidant properties. This study optimized microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) of flavonoids from watermelon seeds, evaluated the extract's in vitro antioxidant activity, and investigated its...