Objective:To screen the anti-fungal effects and find out the active metabolites from sponge, Sigmadocia carnosa(S.carnosa) against four dermatophytic fungi.Methods:The methanol,ethyl acetate and acetone extract of mar...Objective:To screen the anti-fungal effects and find out the active metabolites from sponge, Sigmadocia carnosa(S.carnosa) against four dermatophytic fungi.Methods:The methanol,ethyl acetate and acetone extract of marine sponge,S.carnosa was examined against Trichaphyton mentagrophytes(T.mentagrophytes),Trichophyton rubrum(T.rubrum),Epidermophyton floccosum(E.floccosum) and Microsporum gypseum(M.gypseum) and qualitative analysed to find out the active molecules.Results:The methanol extract of sponge was expressed significant activity than ethyl acetate and acetone.The minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) of methanol extract of sponge that resulted in complete growth inhibition of T.mentagrophytes,T.rubrum, E.floccosum and M.gypseum were found to 125,250,250 and 250 μg/mL respectively.But, 100%inhibition of fungal spore germination was observed in T.mentagrophytes at 500 μg/mL concentration followed by T.rubrum,E.floccosum and At.gypseum at 1000 μg/mL concentration. Other two extracts showed weak anti spore germination activity against the tested dermatophyte fungi.Methanol extracts showed presence of terpenoids,steroids,alkaloids,saponins and glycosides.Conclusion:Based on the literature,this is the first study which has conducted to inhibit the growth and spore germination of dermatophytic fungi with S.carnosa.Further research also needs to purify and characterize the secondary metabolites from the sponge,5.carnosa for the valuable source of novel substances for future drug discovery.展开更多
Objective:To study the pharmacological properties of Sigmadocia pumila(S.pumila),a marine sponge,through in-vivo analysis.Methods:The anti-inflammatory activity was determined by the carrageenan-induced rat paw edema ...Objective:To study the pharmacological properties of Sigmadocia pumila(S.pumila),a marine sponge,through in-vivo analysis.Methods:The anti-inflammatory activity was determined by the carrageenan-induced rat paw edema method.The analgesic activity was analyzed by tail immersion method.Antipyretic activity was done by using Brewer’s yeast induced hyperpyrexia method.Results:The anti-inflammatory activity using methanol extracts in S.pumila at the concentrations of 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg,(p.o.)on rats showed significant decrease in the paw thickness at the 5th h of administration.It was denoted that the S.pumila exerted more analgesic activity.As for the antipyretic activity during the 2nd and 3rd h,the 3rd and 4th group of rats showed the reduction in temperature in S.pumila at 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg dosages.Conclusions:The present study concludes that the marine sponge S.pumila acts as a vital role in exhibiting pharmaceutical activities.It could be used to produce novel drugs.展开更多
基金Funded by University Grants Commission(UGC),New Delhi.(grant No.U.G.C.No.33-384/2007(SR)
文摘Objective:To screen the anti-fungal effects and find out the active metabolites from sponge, Sigmadocia carnosa(S.carnosa) against four dermatophytic fungi.Methods:The methanol,ethyl acetate and acetone extract of marine sponge,S.carnosa was examined against Trichaphyton mentagrophytes(T.mentagrophytes),Trichophyton rubrum(T.rubrum),Epidermophyton floccosum(E.floccosum) and Microsporum gypseum(M.gypseum) and qualitative analysed to find out the active molecules.Results:The methanol extract of sponge was expressed significant activity than ethyl acetate and acetone.The minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) of methanol extract of sponge that resulted in complete growth inhibition of T.mentagrophytes,T.rubrum, E.floccosum and M.gypseum were found to 125,250,250 and 250 μg/mL respectively.But, 100%inhibition of fungal spore germination was observed in T.mentagrophytes at 500 μg/mL concentration followed by T.rubrum,E.floccosum and At.gypseum at 1000 μg/mL concentration. Other two extracts showed weak anti spore germination activity against the tested dermatophyte fungi.Methanol extracts showed presence of terpenoids,steroids,alkaloids,saponins and glycosides.Conclusion:Based on the literature,this is the first study which has conducted to inhibit the growth and spore germination of dermatophytic fungi with S.carnosa.Further research also needs to purify and characterize the secondary metabolites from the sponge,5.carnosa for the valuable source of novel substances for future drug discovery.
文摘Objective:To study the pharmacological properties of Sigmadocia pumila(S.pumila),a marine sponge,through in-vivo analysis.Methods:The anti-inflammatory activity was determined by the carrageenan-induced rat paw edema method.The analgesic activity was analyzed by tail immersion method.Antipyretic activity was done by using Brewer’s yeast induced hyperpyrexia method.Results:The anti-inflammatory activity using methanol extracts in S.pumila at the concentrations of 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg,(p.o.)on rats showed significant decrease in the paw thickness at the 5th h of administration.It was denoted that the S.pumila exerted more analgesic activity.As for the antipyretic activity during the 2nd and 3rd h,the 3rd and 4th group of rats showed the reduction in temperature in S.pumila at 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg dosages.Conclusions:The present study concludes that the marine sponge S.pumila acts as a vital role in exhibiting pharmaceutical activities.It could be used to produce novel drugs.