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06 / 08 / 2018

 


Investigation of phytochemical constituents in Spirulina fusiformis for antibacterial activity

Thamilmaraiselvi B, Steffi P F.


Abstract
Background: Spirulina fusiformis provides a wide range of health benefits, so a major percentage of the population in developing countries depends on S. fusiformis due to its nutritional value.

Aim and Objective: To examine the phytochemical constituents in Spirulina fusiformis for antibacterial activity.

Materials and Methods: This study was a laboratory observational, phytochemical analysis, and antibacterial assay of S. fusiformis was carried out.

Results: Ethanol and chloroform extract showed a maximum inhibitory effect against all species chosen for this study.

Conclusion: S. fusiformis sample found to contain certain phytochemicals in higher ratio and a wider range of protein and amino acids. It also possesses good antibacterial activity against various organisms.

Key words: Anti-bacterial Assay; Cyanobacteria; Phytochemical Analysis; Spirulina fusifomis


 
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B T, F SP. Investigation of phytochemical constituents in Spirulina fusiformis for antibacterial activity. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2018; 8(11): 1491-1495. doi:10.5455/njppp.2018.8.0417030072018


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B T, F SP. Investigation of phytochemical constituents in Spirulina fusiformis for antibacterial activity. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2018; 8(11): 1491-1495. doi:10.5455/njppp.2018.8.0417030072018



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B T, F SP. Investigation of phytochemical constituents in Spirulina fusiformis for antibacterial activity. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. (2018), [cited March 15, 2024]; 8(11): 1491-1495. doi:10.5455/njppp.2018.8.0417030072018



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B, T. & F, . S. P. (2018) Investigation of phytochemical constituents in Spirulina fusiformis for antibacterial activity. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 8 (11), 1491-1495. doi:10.5455/njppp.2018.8.0417030072018



Turabian Style

B, Thamilmaraiselvi, and Steffi P F. 2018. Investigation of phytochemical constituents in Spirulina fusiformis for antibacterial activity. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 8 (11), 1491-1495. doi:10.5455/njppp.2018.8.0417030072018



Chicago Style

B, Thamilmaraiselvi, and Steffi P F. "Investigation of phytochemical constituents in Spirulina fusiformis for antibacterial activity." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 8 (2018), 1491-1495. doi:10.5455/njppp.2018.8.0417030072018



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

B, Thamilmaraiselvi, and Steffi P F. "Investigation of phytochemical constituents in Spirulina fusiformis for antibacterial activity." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 8.11 (2018), 1491-1495. Print. doi:10.5455/njppp.2018.8.0417030072018



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

B, T. & F, . S. P. (2018) Investigation of phytochemical constituents in Spirulina fusiformis for antibacterial activity. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 8 (11), 1491-1495. doi:10.5455/njppp.2018.8.0417030072018