Exploring the Antioxidant Potential of Marine Macroalgae Cystoseira Indica from Okha and Chorwad Coasts of Gujarat
摘要
Novel biomolecules from marine resources are gaining attraction in pharmaceutical industries. Marine macroalgae produce bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties that exhibit high potential in clinical applications. However, the bioactivity of seaweeds originated from India is still unexplored. The effect of such biomolecules is governed by its geographical occurrence and extraction method. In this study the antioxidant capacity of Cystoseira indica was evaluated. The samples were collected from Northern coast (Okha) and Southern coast (Chorwad) of Gujarat, India. The antioxidant activity was evaluated using DPPH, ABTS and reducing power assays. The comparison of two extraction method was also applied, in which soxhlet method gave better results than maceration. This study brings out adequate data on the presence of phytochemical constituents in seaweed using different solvents. The information can contribute to better understanding regarding geographical variation, providing insights into how environmental factors influence the bioactive compound profiles and antioxidant potential of Cystoseira indica.