Anti-UV, SPF, and antibacterial activities of gorgonian Mopsella cf. aurantia
Bara, R.A.; Sondak, C.F.A.; Posangi, J.; Otay, L.S.; Posangi, I.; Warouw, F.; Mambo, C.D. (2023). Anti-UV, SPF, and antibacterial activities of gorgonian Mopsella cf. aurantia. Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research 7(5): 2873-2877
In: Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research. Natural Product Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin: Nigeria. ISSN 2616-0684; e-ISSN 2616-0692, more
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| Keywords |
Bacillus megaterium
Escherichia coli Castellani & Chalmers, 1919 [WoRMS]; Gorgoniidae Lamouroux, 1812 [WoRMS]; Mopsella aurantia (Esper, 1798) [WoRMS]
Marine/Coastal |
| Author keywords |
Gorgonian, Mopsella cf. aurantia, antibacterial, anti-UV, SPF, Escherichia coli DSM498, Bacillus megaterium DSM32T |
| Authors | | Top |
- Bara, R.A.
- Sondak, C.F.A.
- Posangi, J.
- Otay, L.S.
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- Posangi, I.
- Warouw, F.
- Mambo, C.D.
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| Abstract |
Gorgonia is one of the marine organisms with bioactive potential that has yet to be widely exploited. This research aimed to determine the anti-UV, the Sun Protection Factor (SPF), and antibacterial properties of the extract and fractions of gorgonian Mopsella cf. aurantia. The extraction was carried out using ethyl acetate as a solvent. The anti-UV and SPF determinations were carried out by ultraviolet spectrophotometry, while the antibacterial property was carried out using the modified Kirby-Bauer method. The result shows that the extract has anti-UVB activity and obtained an SPF value of 7.71 at a concentration of 250 ppm, which is categorized as a minimal level of protection capability. Further bioactivity testing of this gorgonian shows robust activity against Gram-negative Escherichia coli DSM498 and Gram-positive Bacillus megaterium DSM32T strains. The antimicrobial and anti-UV effects in the related species were located in the ethanol fraction. |
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