Evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of seaweed (Sargassum sp.) extract: A study on inhibition of glutathione-S-transferase activity

Jayanta Kumar Patra, Sakti Kanta Rath, Karmabeer Jena, Vijaya Kumar Rathod, Hrudayanath Thatoi

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Abstract

In the present study, the free radical scavenging potentials (DPPH radical and hydroxyl radical), inhibition of lipid peroxidation, and glutathione-S-transferase and antimicrobial properties of Sargassum sp. extract were investigated. The tested extract exhibited a dose-dependent free radical scavenging action against DPPH radical and hydroxyl radical and antimicrobial activity. In addition, inhibition of lipid peroxidation and glutathione-S- transferase activities were also observed. The overall results have established that this seaweed could be used against several diseases and, in the food processing industry, to preserve foods.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)119-125
Number of pages7
JournalTurkish Journal of Biology
Volume32
Issue number2
StatePublished - 2008

Keywords

  • Antimicrobial activity
  • Free radical
  • Glutathione-S-transferase
  • Hydroxyl radical
  • Lipid peroxidation

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