An Invitro Analysis of Antioxidant Potential Of Acanthophora Species Using Ethanolic Crude Extract

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Aim: This study was performed to investigate antioxidant activity of Acanthophora species.

Background: Marine algae is consumed in many regions of the world. Natural product usage for medicinal reasons is an ancient science, and minerals and products from different plants and animals were the main sources of medicines for a very long time. Free radicals damage proteins, lipids, and DNA and cause a variety of illnesses in people. Therefore, using antioxidants from an external source can help manage this oxidative damage.

Materials and Method: The extract was made using 200g of acanthophora , species of red algae, which was then placed in a water bath at 60 degrees celsius for 24 hours , after which it was boiled down. The extract was then tested at different concentrations by DPPH assay, H2O2 assay, NO assay to assess antioxidant potential.

Results: The study showed that acanthophora species showed appreciable antioxidant potential. All the assays performed showed significant values proving the same.

Conclusion: There have been found to be good antioxidant properties within the limitations of the present study, further quantitative analysis use be done to test the same. 

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