Study on metabolic compounds of Kappaphycus alvarezii and its in-vitro analysis of anti-inflammatory activity

Abstract

The aqueous extract of Kappaphycus alvarezii was evaluated for antimicrobial activity and Minimum inhibitory concentration against human pathogens. The phytochemical analysis showed the presence of alkaloids, saponin, phenols, steriods, protein, phytosterols, aminoacids, sugars, reducing sugars, flavonoids, tannins and absence of terpenoids and anthraquinone. Kappaphycus alvarezii possesses significant anti-inflammatory activity probably due to inhibition of hyaluronidase enzyme. Therefore, it was worthwhile to review its anti inflammatory property to give an overview of its status to scientist both modern and ancient.