Screening Of Bioactive Properties In Brown Green Algae Chloroform Extracts From Sargassum Muticum Seaweed

Priyanka. R; Dr. Marina; Dr. Raja lakshmanan

doi:10.69980/redvet.v23i4.2351

Priyanka. R
Dr. Marina
Dr. Raja lakshmanan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v23i4.2351

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Abstract

Sargassum muticum, a brown-green macroalga, is known for its rich content of secondary metabolites with potential pharmacological applications. This study aimed to screen the bioactive properties of chloroform extracts derived from Sargassum muticum seaweed. The extract was subjected to preliminary phytochemical screening and evaluated for its antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. Results revealed the presence of bioactive compounds such as terpenoids, sterols, and phenolic derivatives. The extract demonstrated notable antimicrobial activity, particularly against Gram-positive bacteria, and exhibited moderate free radical scavenging ability, indicating the presence of lipophilic antioxidant compounds. These findings suggest that Sargassum muticum chloroform extracts hold promise as a natural source of therapeutic agents. Further studies are required to isolate and characterize individual compounds and assess their efficacy through in vivo models.

Author Biographies

Priyanka. R

Undergraduate,Department of Forensic Odontology,Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals,

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS),Saveetha University, Chennai-600 077,

Tamil Nadu, India.

Dr. Marina

Senior lecturer,Department of Prosthodontics,Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals,

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS)Saveetha University, Chennai-600 077,

Tamil Nadu, India.

Dr. Raja lakshmanan

ProfessorDepartment of ProsthodonticsSaveetha Dental College and Hospitals,Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS),Saveetha University, Chennai-600 077,Tamil Nadu, India.

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