Saturday, June 26, 2010

Brine Shrimp Lethality

Cytotoxic effects and antioxidant activity of sage plant (Abrus precatorius L.) were studied by Brine
Shrimp Lethality Test and 1,1-diphenyl-2-pikrilhidrazil.

Saga leaves extracted with different solvents such as nheksan, ethyl acetate and methanol. The test results showed that methanol extract has a potential cytotoxic
against shrimp larvae with LC50 value of 606.736 ppm. While the antioxidant activity of all extracts are inactive. Read More

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