Phytochemical analysis of the methanolic extract from the mangrove species Avicennia marina plant species inhabited in coastal water
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The mangrove, a vital ecosystem, faces significant threats from climate change, human actions, and pollution. This study aims to evaluate the presence and distribution of trace metals (Cu, Cd, Ni, Pb, and Zn) in Avicennia marina leaves and sediments, shedding light on A. marina’s antioxidant capabilities amidst metal pollution. Samples were gathered from Pichavaram coastal areas. Various pollution indices such as contamination factor (CF), pollution load index (PLI), and bio concentration factor (BCF) were utilised to gauge pollution levels. Analysis via LC/MS,1H & 13C-NMR, and GC/MS revealed 52 compounds in the methanolic extract of A. marina notably; the extract contains pentanoic acid, decanoic acid, diethyl hydroxylamine, pyrrolidine, 4-chlorophenyl, octadecylisocyanate, thiazolidinones, and arabinopyranoside. These compounds exhibit diverse biological properties, such as antioxidative, anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antiaging, and antiartherosclerotic effects, making them promising herbal medicines with minimal adverse effects and maximum efficacy, thereby improving the quality of life during treatment.
Source: Natural Product Research
Author: Perumal Govindhan
Language: English
Topic: Medicinal Plant Research
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4402527653