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Brine Shrimp Lethality Assay of the Aqueous and Ethanolic Extracts of the Selected Species of Medicinal Plants
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1  Research Student, Hon’ble Loksevak Madhukarrao Chaudhari College of Pharmacy, Faizpur, Dist: Jalgaon; Maharashtra, India
2  Principal & Professor, Konkan Gyanpeeth Rahul Dharkar College of Pharmacy and Research Institute, Karjat, Dist-Raigad University of Mumbai
3  Principal and Professor, Hon'ble Loksevak Madhukarrao Chaudhari College of Pharmacy, Faizpur, Dist: Jalgaon

Abstract:

The present study was conducted to test for in vivo Brine Shrimp Lethality Assay (BSLA) of the Aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Annona reticulata with Allium fistolisum and Brassica oleraceae and correlate cytotoxicity results with known pharmacological activities of the plants. Cytotoxicity was evaluated in terms of LC50 (lethality concentration). Ten nauplii were added into three replicates of each concentration of the plant extract. After 24 hours the surviving brine shrimp larvae were counted and LC50 was assessed. Results showed that the extracts of Annona reticulata with Allium fistolisum and Brassica oleraceae were potent against the brine shrimp when compared alone with combined extracts. It indicated that bioactive components are present in these plants that could be accounted for its pharmacological effects. Thus, the results support the uses of these plant species in traditional medicine.

Keywords: Brine shrimp lethality assay; Annona reticulate; Allium fistolisum; Brassica oleraceae; LC50, potent; cytotoxicity
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