Research Article

Bioactive Properties of Halymenia durvillei Bory 1828 for Pharmaceutical Application: Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antiwrinkling and Skin-Whitening Activities

Volume: 32 Number: 1 March 31, 2022
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Bioactive Properties of Halymenia durvillei Bory 1828 for Pharmaceutical Application: Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antiwrinkling and Skin-Whitening Activities

Abstract

Seaweeds are known sources of bioactive compounds that provide diverse health benefits. However, knowledge on the potential pharmaceutical application of some economically important seaweeds such as Halymenia durvillei is still limited. In this study, the bioactive properties of H. durvillei were studied. The results showed that the macroalga contains a total phenolic content (TPC) of 6.77 ± 0.03 mg GAE/g. Antioxidant activity of H. durvillei exhibited potent ABTS+ radical scavenging activity and high copper reduction capacity with IC50 value of 106 μg GAE/mL and 20.44 μg GAE/mL, respectively. In vitro assessment of tyrosinase and elastase inhibition properties of H. durvillei extract showed that the alga has potent inhibitory activity with IC50 of 40 μg GAE/mL and IC50 of 696 μg GAE/mL, respectively more effective than kojic acid and tocopherol. In addition, evaluation of -amylase inhibition properties showed that H. durvillei extract has potent inhibitory activity with IC50 value of 56 μg GAE/mL more effective than acarbose (standard anti-diabetic drug) with IC50 of 101 μg/mL. The current investigation shows the potential of H. durvillei for the pharmaceutical application, which can be utilized for the synthesis of novel drugs.

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Supporting Institution

National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH), University of the Philippine Los Baños

Project Number

BIOTECH-UPLB Core Project: 16395

Thanks

The author acknowledges PNCM and Food Laboratory of BIOTECH-UPLB for the support given during the conduct of the study. The author is also thankful to Mrs. Arsenia B. Sapin for her technical assistance in the conduct of the assays needed in the study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Hydrobiology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 31, 2022

Submission Date

October 28, 2021

Acceptance Date

January 25, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 32 Number: 1

APA
Arguelles, E. (2022). Bioactive Properties of Halymenia durvillei Bory 1828 for Pharmaceutical Application: Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antiwrinkling and Skin-Whitening Activities. Yuzuncu Yıl University Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 32(1), 57-68. https://doi.org/10.29133/yyutbd.1016050

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