Β-Sitosterol of Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Polyrhizus) and Its Response to Macrophage And Nitric Oxide

Hylocerius polyrhizus has relatively big potency as natural antioxidant. The compound considered as antioxidant also has immunomodulatory activity. This study showed isolation for identifying the active compounds in H. polyrhizus peels that are able to increase immune system of human body. The methanol extracts were partitioned and fractionated. The active compounds of petroleum ether fraction were partitioned and purified using Preparative Thin Layer Chromatography (PTLC). The identification of active compound structures was done with spectroscopy: UV, FT-IR, 13CNMR, 1HNMR, DEPT and HSQC. The immunomodulatory activity was also tested. Based on the spectroscopic data, the identified isolate was β-sitosterol. The statistical analysis of macrophage cell activity and nitric oxide showed that isolates at the highest concentrations of 100 µg/mL were able to activate macrophage cells and enhance the production of nitric oxide.

Cytotoxic and micronuclei inducing effects of petroleum ether fraction of leaf aqueous extract of Clerodendrum viscosum Vent. in Allium cepa root tip cells

Clerodendrum viscosum is a traditionally used medicinal plant. The present study aimed to analyze a detailed cytotoxic effect of the nonpolar petroleum ether fraction (AQPEF) of leaf aqueous extract of C. viscosum Vent. (LAECV) in Allium cepa root tip cells. The LAECV was fractionated with petroleum ether and tested for A. cepa toxicity at early hours (2 and 4 h treatment) at concentrations 0, 0.050, 0.100, 0.150 and 0.200 mg mL-1. The highest aberrant cell percentage (10.45%) was scored from 0.150 mg mL-1 followed by0.100 mg mL-1 (8.75%) concentration at 4 h treated samples. The AQPEF treatment induced a significant (p<0.0001) increase in micronuclei frequency; 4.31, 5.08, 5.05 and 3.05% respectively at concentrations 0.50, 0.100, 0.150, and 0.200 mg mL-1. The highest polyploid frequency (20.14%) induced with 0.100 mg mL-1 of AQPEF at 16 h recovery. 0.150 mg mL-1 is the most effective concentration of AQPEF to decipher its activity similar to colchicine (0.150 mg mL-1). In summary, the present study indicates petroleum ether is suitable for extraction of the active phytochemicals of LAECV having cytotoxic effects on A. cepa root tip cells. The AQPEF has colchicine like micronuclei, polyploidy, and mitotic abnormality inducing potentials in A. cepa root apical meristem cells.

In vitro cytotoxicity analysis of Zizyphus spina-christi stem bark extract on human cancer cell lines

Zizyphus spina-christi (Rhamnaceae family) is an edible plant used in folk medicine. Therefore, it is of interest to report the cytotoxic effects of Z. spina-christi bark crude extract on human cell lines. Crude ethanol extract of Z. spina-christi bark was fractionated with increasing polarity (diethyl ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate and butanol fractions). The fractions were examined for their cytotoxicity against human colon cancer (HCT-116 and CACO-2), cervical cancer (HeLa and HEp-2), lung carcinoma (A-549), hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG-2), breast cancer (MCF-7) and prostate cancer (PC-3) cell lines using viability assay. Diethyl ether fraction of Z. spina-christi showed the highest cytotoxic effects among the four extracts of Z. spina-christi. The IC50 of diethyl ether fraction was 7.14, 11.2, 11.6, 15.4, 39.8, 42.2, 84.2 and 153.8 Ĵg/ml on HepG-2, A-549, CACO-2, HCT-116, MCF-7, PC-3, HeLa, and HEp-2 cell lines, respectively. Data shows that the diethyl ether fraction of Z. spina-christi showed effective cytotoxic effects in colon, lung and hepatocellular cancer cell lines.

ANALISIS FITOKIMIA DAN UJI EFEK SEDATIF DARI EKSTRAK ETANOL DAN BEBERAPA FRAKSI DAGING BUAH PALA (Myristica Fragrans Houtt)

ABSTRAKPala adalah tanaman yang termasuk dalam jenis tanaman obat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis total kandungan fitokimia dan uji efek sedatif dari ekstrak etanol, fraksi petroleum eter, etil asetat dan air daging buah pala. Ekstraksi dilakukan dengan cara maserasi, kemudian ekstrak etanol yang diperoleh difraksinasi dengan cara partisi. Analisis fitokimia dilakukan dengan metode spektrofotometri UV-Vis sehingga diperoleh hasil kandungan total fenolik ekstrak etanol, fraksi petroleum eter, etil asetat dan air daging buah pala secara berturut-turut adalah 26,284 μg/mL; 29,203 μg/mL; 28,725 μg/mL; 24,904 μg/mL. Total flavonoid secara berturut-turut adalah 9,999 μg/mL; 13,095 μg/mL; 13,729 μg/mL; 10,475 μg/mL. Total tanin secara berturut-turut adalah 16,642 μg/mL; 16,571 μg/mL; 16,357 μg/mL; 10,428 μg/mL. Uji efek sedatif dilakukan dengan metode traction test dan diperoleh hasil ekstrak etanol dan ketiga fraksi memiliki pengaruh efek sedatif pada dosis 300 mg/kgBB dan 500 mg/kgBB dan dosis yang paling baik dalam memberikan pengaruh efek sedatif adalah 500 mg/kgBB. ABSTRACT Nutmeg is a plant that is included in a type of medicinal plant. This study aimed to analyze the total phytochemical content and test the sedative effect of ethanol extract, petroleum ether fraction, ethyl acetate and nutmeg pulp. Extraction was carried out by maceration, then the ethanol extract obtained was fractionated by partitioning. Phytochemical analysis was carried out using UV-Vis spectrophotometry method so that the total phenolic content of ethanol extract, petroleum ether fraction, ethyl acetate and nutmeg water was obtained, respectively, 26.284 μg/mL; 29,203 μg/mL; 28.725 μg/mL; 24,904 μg/mL. The total flavonoids were 9.999 μg/mL, respectively; 13.095 μg/mL; 13,729 μg/mL; 10,475 μg/mL. The total tannins were 16,642 μg/mL, respectively; 16,571 μg/mL; 16,357 μg/mL; 10,428 μg/mL. The sedative effect test was carried out by the traction test method and the results of the ethanol extract and the three fractions had a sedative effect at a dose of 300 mg/kgBB and 500 mg/kgBB and the best dose in giving a sedative effect was 500 mg/kgBB.

AKTIVITAS PENANGKAL RADIKAL BEBAS DARI FRAKSI KULIT KAYU SAGU BARUK (Arenga microcarpha Beccari)

ABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the antioxidant activity and free radical antidote from fraction of bark sago baruk (Arenga microcarpha Beccari). This study initiated by extracting the powder of bark sago baruk using the maceration method for 3 days with ethanol 80%. The extract then partitioned using a series of solvent such as petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, buthanol, aquadest. The results showed that the ethyl acetate fraction had the highest free radical antidote content followed by the aquadest fraction, buthanol fraction, petroleum ether fraction. The content of free radical antidote respectively was 86,25%; 66,30%; 65,32%; 43,43%. Based on this study, the ethyl acetate fraction was the best fraction can act as an antidote to free radicals better than other fractions. Keywords: Bark sago baruk, fraction, free radical antidote ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan Aktivitas penangkal radikal bebas dari fraksi kulit kayu sagu baruk (Arenga microcarpha beccari). Penelitian ini dimulai dengan mengekstraksi serbuk kulit kayu sagu baruk menggunakan cara maserasi selama 3 hari dengan pelarut etanol 80%. Ekstrak kemudian dipartisi menggunakan pelarut petroleum eter, etil asetat, butanol, dan aquades. kemudian ditentukan aktivitas antioksidan dan penangkal radikal bebas. Hasilnya menunujukan bahwa fraksi etil asetat memiliki kandungan penangkal radikal bebas tertinggi diikuti fraksi aquades, fraksi butanol, dan fraksi petroleum eter. Kandungan penangkal radikal bebas berturut-turut adalah 86,25%; 66,30%; 65,32%; 43,43%. Berdasarkan penelitian ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa fraksi etil asetat dapat berperan sebagai penangkal radikal bebas lebih baik dibandingkan dengan fraksi lainnya. Kata Kunci: Kulit Kayu Sagu Baruk, Fraksi, Penangkal Radikal Bebas

Variasi Komposisi Eluen pada Isolasi Steroid dan Triterpenoid Alga Merah Eucheuma cottonii dengan Kromatografi Kolom Basah

Steroid and triterpenoid compounds in petroleum ether fractions of red algae Eucheuma cottonii were isolated by slurry column chromatography. Isolation was started with maceration extraction using methanol solvent. The methanol extract was hydrolyzed with HCl 2 N and partitioned using petroleum ether solvent. The presence of steroid and triterpenoid was determined by phytochemical test using Lieberman Burchard reagent. Petroleum ether fraction was separated by slurry column chromatography with the variation of eluent composition n-hexane: ethyl acetate 16:4; 17:3; 18:2. The isolates were monitored by analytical thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and the best result was identified using FTIR. Percent yields of methanol extract and petroleum ether fraction were 11.866% and 8.03%, respectively. The optimum eluent composition in column chromatography for separation was n-hexane : ethyl acetate (18:2) obtained 2 steroid and 3 triterpenoid fractions. FTIR analysis gives information about functional groups of –OH, C=C, C-O, CH2, -C(CH3)2forsteroids and functional groups of –OH, C=O, C=C, CH2, -C(CH3)2 for triterpenoid.Keywords: Eucheuma cottonii, column chromatography, steroid, triterpenoid, variation of eluent composition Senyawa steroid dan triterpenoid dalam fraksi petroleum eter alga merah Eucheuma cottonii telah diisolasi menggunakan kromatografi kolom basah. Isolasi dilakukan dengan cara ekstraksi maserasi menggunakan pelarut metanol. Ekstrak pekat metanol dihidrolisis dengan HCl 2 N dan dipartisi menggunakan pelarut petroleum eter. Senyawa steroid dan triterpenoid diuji fitokimia menggunakan reagen Lieberman Burchard. Fraksi petroleum eter dipisahkan menggunakan kromatografi kolom basah variasi komposisi eluen n-heksana:etil asetat dengan perbandingan 16:4; 17:3; dan 18:2. Hasil isolasi dimonitoring menggunakan kromatografi lapis tipis (KLT) analitik. Hasil monitoring yang terbaik diidentifikasi gugus fungsinya menggunakan FTIR. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rendemen ekstrak metanol dan fraksi petroleum eter masing-masing sebesar 11,866% dan 8,03%. Pemisahan kolom dengan variasi komposisi eluen n-heksana:etil asetat terbaik adalah 18:2 dengan diperoleh 2 kelompok fraksi steroid dan 3 kelompok fraksi triterpenoid. Hasil analisis FTIR pada isolat steroid memberikan informasi gugus –OH, C=C, C-O, CH2, -C(CH3)2, sedangkan isolat triterpenoid memberikan informasi gugus –OH, C=O, C=C, CH2,-C(CH3)2. Gugus gem dimetil (-C(CH3)2)merupakan ciri khas rantai samping steroid ataupun triterpenoid.Kata kunci: Eucheuma cottonii, kromatografi kolom, steroid, triterpenoid, variasi komposisi eluen