Neurotrophic Activity of the Carrageenophyte Kappaphycus alvarezii Cultivated at Different Depths and for Different Growth Periods in Various Areas of Indonesia

Publons ID20523297
Wos IDWOS:000448519000001
Doi10.1155/2018/1098076
TitleNeurotrophic Activity of the Carrageenophyte <i>Kappaphycus alvarezii</i> Cultivated at Different Depths and for Different Growth Periods in Various Areas of Indonesia
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AuthorsTirtawijaya, G; Meinita, MDN; Marhaeni, B; Haque, MN; Moon, IS; Hong, YK;
Publish Date2018
Journal NameEVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
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AbstractThe carrageenophyte Kappaphycus alvarezii (Rhodophyta) has neurotrophic activity in primary hippocampal neurons. This seaweed is abundant and easily cultivated in tropical coastal areas. To determine the best growth conditions for neurotrophic activity, thalli were grown at different depths and for different periods in various areas of Indonesia. Neurotrophic activity was measured based on the number of primary neurites, the total length of the primary neurites, and the length of the longest neurite. K. alvarezii had higher neurotrophic activity than carrageenophytes K. striatum and Eucheuma denticulatum cultured under the same conditions. K. alvarezii grown at the surface for 45 days had higher (1.4- to 1.8-fold) neurotrophic activity than thalli grown at depth (2 m) or harvested sooner (15 days) (P < 0.05). Relatively high activities were detected in thalli cultured at Ternate and Garut, Indonesia. Therefore, from a commercial perspective, the culture conditions at the surface for 45 days were optimal for the production of both neurotrophic compounds and carrageenan. K. alvarezii produced neurotrophic compounds under various environmental conditions, although some conditions were optimal.
Publish TypeJournal
Publish Year2018
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Issn1741-427X
Eissn1741-4288
Urlhttps://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:000448519000001
AuthorProf. Dr MARIA DYAH NUR MEINITA, S.Pi
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