Sponge Extracts Research Articles

Marine Smenospongia extract mitigated co-infection with Trichodina sp. and Flavobacterium columnare in Nile tilapia: insights into promoting growth performance, immune, antioxidant and autophagy defenses, and suppression of endoplasmic reticulum stress-related genes

Identifying novel natural sources from the marine environment with unique immunomodulatory and antioxidant efficacies is of interest in intensive fish farming. In this sense, marine sponge extract derived from Smenospongia (SS-extract) was tested for its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities during the concurrent infection with Trichodina sp. and Flavobacterium columnare in Nile tilapia. A total of 625 Nile tilapia fingerlings were distributed into five groups: the control group (with no additives) and four groups fed the control diet fortified with SS-extract at 50, 100, 150, and 200 mg/kg, respectively, for 60 days. The parasitic challenge with Trichodina sp was done at the endpoint of the feeding trial and at 7 days post-infection (dpi); the fish were coinfected with F. columnare. A significant improvement in growth-related parameters of Nile tilapia was detected in the groups that received SS-extract at the levels of 150 and 200 mg/kg. The scavenging ability for free radicals (2,2′-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH)) was maximized with higher SS-extract supplementation levels. Simultaneously, the antioxidant defense of the Nile tilapia fed 150 and 200 mg/kg was augmented with a decline in oxidation-associated indicators [reactive oxygen species (ROS), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and malondialdehyde (MDA)]. The higher concentrations of SS-extract in the feed potentiated the immune response of Nile tilapia before infection and even after coinfection and was paralleled by a subsiding in the exaggerated inflammatory response after concurrent infection. Concurrently, the mRNA expression of autophagy-encountered genes (Atg5 and 12, LC3-II and BCLN1) had its highest expression in the fish fed the 200 mg/kg diet with the lowest expression of the mTOR gene in the same fish. The lowest infection intensity and rate and mucus score were displayed in fish fed 200 mg/kg SS-extract at 20 dpi. Interestingly, higher levels of SS-extract triggered antimicrobial peptides (upregulation of Hepcidin and β-defensin-1). In contrast, excessive expression of endoplasmic reticulum genes (atf4, JAK1, PERK, and eif2α) in the control infected group was downregulated by 200 mg/kg of SS-extract. The quantification of F. columnare indicated that columnaris coinfection severity displayed its lowest rate in the group supplemented with 200 mg/kg of SS-extract. In conclusion, a strategic siting based on fortification of the diet of Nile tilapia with SS-extract was elucidated to reinforce its immune and antioxidant defenses during a concurrent infection.

Unravelling the protective effects of peptide isolated from marine sponge extract MS01 against SH-SY5Y cell line and its in-silico pharmacokinetic analysis

Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterised by developing postural instability, resting seizures, tremors, and a movement problem coupled with stiffness. All the available drugs can improve motor function considerably, but they can also have negative side effects, especially if the problem gets worse. The structure-activity relation was performed in the DISCOVERY STUDIO V2.5.5 pharmacophore model using the HypoGen algorithm for a training set of 15 compounds. Here, xenin peptide fits well with a least cost difference and a fit value of 10.46, indicating a favourable pharmacological characteristic. Therefore, we tried applying gene network analysis in cytoHubba to find the hub gene for PD in Danio rerio and Homo sapiens, as zebrafish and humans share many disease proteins and processes. Molecular docking studies for the hub gene polyubiquitin B from Danio rerio and Parkin from Homo sapiens, as well as the peptide xenin obtained from the marine sponge extract MS01 was performed. The peptide exhibits a substantial binding affinity with the receptor UBB through 8 and PRKN through 4 intermolecular hydrogen bonds in their bonded and non-bonded interactions, although it has little effect on the protein structure, according to simulation studies and dynamical free energy calculations. The protein structure has also been stabilised in terms of energy, secondary structure, and flexibility by the peptide binding. In addition to in-silico analysis the extract was tested in-vitro on SH-SY5Y cells for its effectiveness against ROS and cell viability, which proved its qualitative effect.

Red Sea Sponge Extract Callyspongia siphonella and its Metabolites Induced Anticancer Activity in 2D and 3D Culture of Colon Cancer Cells.

Colorectal Cancer (CRC) significantly contributes to global cancer-related mortality and morbidity. Callyspongia siphonella (Callyspongia sp.), a Red Sea sponge, has shown promising activity as an anticancer extract and a source of anticancer-active compounds. This study sought to determine the effects of Callyspongia siphonella and its metabolites on HCT-116 colon cancer cells. Cell viability assays showed that Callyspongia sp. inhibited in a dose-dependent manner, the growth of HCT-116 cell lines with IC50 values of 64.8±17 ug/ml on 2D culture and 141.1±6.8 ug/ml on 3D culture. The purified compounds Sipholenol-A and Sipholenone-A have an IC50 of 48.9±2.2 uM and 47.1±1.2 uM respectively. Following Callyspongia sp. treatment of HCT-116, cell cycle analysis showed arrest at G2/M.flow cytometry analysis showed an increase in total apoptosis due to Callyspongia sp treatment. Moreover, mitochondria membrane potential has been reported to be depolarized due to Callyspongia sp. which is an extra sign of apoptosis. Further investigations are needed to explain the particular underlying mechanisms of Callyspongia sp. extract and its metabolites Sipholenol-A and Sipholenone-A to explore their therapeutic potential in treating colon cancer.

Optimizing Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) Eluent Composition for Compound Content Separation the Ethanolic Extract of Sponge and Ascidia

An optimization study of the KLT eluent composition was carried out on the ethanolic extracts of 3 ascidian samples (Ascd-2, Ascd-3, Ascd-4) and 2 sponge samples (Spons-2 and Spons-3). The Ascidia and Sponge marine invertebrate samples were collected from Malalayang, Manado City's coastal waters, and were not identified. This research is a preliminary test to determine the best eluent composition to separate the compounds in the ascidian and sponge sample extracts. Extracted samples with ethanol solvent using the maceration method for 3 x 24 hours at room temperature followed by evaporation at 400C to obtain a thick ethanol extract. The composition of the eluent used is as follows: Hexane: Ethyl Acetate = 3: 7, Hexane: Ethyl Acetate = 2: 3, Hexane: Ethyl Acetate = 1: 9, Methanol: Ethyl Acetate = 1:1, and 100% Methanol. KLT analysis of the extracts from the ascidia and sponge samples showed that most of the variations in eluent composition used could not separate the compound components in the extracts, except the 100% methanol composition which could separate the compounds in the spongs 3 samples. Keywords : Eluent ; Marine Invertebrate; Optimation ; TLC Abstrak Telah dilakukan studi optimasi komposisi eluen KLT terhadap ekstrak etanol dari 3 sampel Ascidia (Ascd-2,Ascd-3,Ascd-4) dan 2 sampel Spons (Spons-2 dan Spons-3). Sampel avertebrata laut Ascidia dan Spons berasal dari perairan pantai Malalayang, Kota Manado dan belum diidentifikasi jenisnya. Penelitian ini merupakan suatu uji pendahuluan yang bertujuan menentukan komposisi eluen terbaik untuk memisahkan senyawa yang terkandung dalam ekstrak sampel ascidian dan spons. Ekstraksi sampel dengan pelarut etanol menggunakan metode maserasi selama 3 x 24 jam pada suhu ruang dan kemudian dievaporasi pada suhu 400C untuk mendapatkan ekstrak etanol kental. Adapun komposisi eluen yang digunakan adalah sebagai berikut: Heksana : Etil Asetat= 3 : 7, Heksana : Etil Asetat = 2 : 3, Heksana : Etil Asetat = 1 : 9, Metanol : Etil Asetat = 1 : 1, dan Metanol 100%. Analisis KLT terhadap ekstrak sampel ascidia dan spons memperlihatkan bahwa sebagian besar variasi komposisi eluen yang digunakan tenyata tidak dapat memisahkan komponen senyawa dalam ekstrak, kecuali komposisi 100% methanol yang dapat memisahkan senyawa pada sampel Spons-3. Kata Kunci : Avertebrata Laut; Eluen; KLT: Optimasi

Chemical Component Analysis of Marine Sponge Extract of Potentially Medicinal Based on Solvent Differences

Tracing and characterizing marine natural materials with special medicinal abilities is important to obtain new materials to enrich the diversity of drugs to treat particular diseases. The identification of the chemical components of sponges is interesting, considering the uniqueness and several other abilities possessed by sponges that are thought to have medicinal potential. Searching for chemical components in sponge extracts is suspected to contain secondary metabolic substances with medicinal potential. The study aimed to identify the chemical components of sponge extract with potential medicinal value based on differences in solvents. The first extract on the sponge Clathria (Thalysias) reinwardti Sp.1 (CTR) by maceration method using semi-polar solvents (methanol). The second extraction uses a separating funnel with two types of non-polar solvents (diethyl-ether and n-hexane). The chemical components of the three extracts were analyzed using a gas chromatography-mass spectrophotometer instrument. The identified chemical components of sponge extract generally belong to the class of free fatty acids and cholesterol. Investigation of identified compounds with medicinal value chemical components, for example, Cholestan-3.alpha.-ol, Ergosta-5, Hexadecanoic acid, 1-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-2-indolinone and Pyridine-3-carboxamide. Searching for chemical components with medicinal potential from sponge extracts is novelty research based on differences in solvents, a new method. Complementing the data from this research, it is necessary to carry out further and specific searches related to chemical components with medicinal properties, which can be carried out by chromatographic fractionation and testing the activity of the extract against bacteria. pathogens and parasitic fungi.

Aaptamine-rich Fraction from the Indonesian Marine Sponge, Aaptos suberitoides, Exhibits a Cytotoxic Effect on DLD-1 Colorectal Cancer Cells.

This study aimed to investigate the cytotoxicity effect of the ethyl acetate extract of Aaptos suberitoides on colorectal cancer cells (DLD-1) and murine fibroblast cells (NIH-3T3). A. suberitoides was collected from Putus Island, Bunaken National Park, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, and was processed with maceration and ethyl acetate extraction. The sponge extract was characterized based on Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and then identified by using LCMS/MS analysis. DLD-1 and NIH-3T3 cells were treated with the ethyl acetate extract and then followed by 3- [4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl] -2.5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay to assess their cytotoxicity effect. LCMS/MS analysis showed that the most abundant compounds in this extract were identified as aaptamine (1). Furthermore, this study revealed that the active ethyl acetate fraction of A. suberitoides has cytotoxic effects in colorectal cancer DLD-1 cells with an IC50 value of 9.597 µg/mL, higher than NIH-3T3 cells with an IC50 value of 12.23 µg/mL Thus, the active ethyl acetate fraction of A. suberitoides is considered more toxic to cancer cells than normal cells. This study provides the first evidence to support the role of the ethyl acetate extract of A. suberitoides sponge extracts to be developed as a colorectal anticancer agent.

In vitro Assessment of Antischistosomal Effect of the Marine Hyrtios sp. Sponge Extract against Schistosoma mansoni Adult Worms

In vitro Assessment of Antischistosomal Effect of the Marine Hyrtios sp. Sponge Extract against Schistosoma mansoni Adult Worms

Evaluating the secondary bioactive metabolites in Geodia corticostylifera.

Ophiactis savignyi could be discovered all over the world in tropical marine environments. People could have aided in the spread of O. savignyi, particularly in the western and eastern populations of Panama's Isthmus. The brittle star Ophiactis savignyi, often known as savigny's brittle star, coexists alongside the sponge Geodia corticostylifera. The focus of this research has been to assess the functional relevance of G. corticostylifera secondary metabolites as antifoulant against mussels, protection against generalist fish, and chemical cues to affiliated brittle stars. Both in flow-through and static seawater laboratory studies, O. savignyi which has previously been connected with sponges, was given both treated and control mimics at the same time. The sponge extract was also tested for its ability to protect fish against predators and fouling. Deterrence test using chemicals indicated that the normal level of the sponge extract may also suppress generalist fish predation in the field as well as the mussel Perna perna's normal attachment in clinical contexts. According to the findings, G. corticostylifera crude extract has many roles in the aquatic environments, apparently being accountable for this sponge's tighter relationship with O. savignyi, which protects the ophiuroid and inhibits epibionts on itself.

Effect of antibacterial activity and analysis of active compounds of Hyrtios erecta sponge ethanol extract using maceration method

This type of sponge Hyrtios erecta has not been widely studied as an antibacterial agent. The method used to extract the Hyrtios erecta sponge is using maceration. The use of this maceration method aims to compare the use of extraction in producing yields. This study used tests such as water content test using the Loss on Drying method, yield test, phytochemical test using the tube method, and antibacterial activity test using the disc diffusion method (Kirby Bauer). The research design used was RAL. Antibacterial activity data using ANOVA. While the data from the other tests were analyzed by descriptive method. The results showed that the use of different extraction methods and extract concentrations resulted in significantly different diameters of the inhibition zones. The results showed that the best treatment in producing the diameter of the inhibition zone was the maceration method with a concentration of 30000 ppm/disk which was 7.08±1.81 for Escherichia coli and 2.83±1.21 for Staphylococcus aureus. Hyrtios erecta extract was more sensitive to gram negative than gram positive. The ethanol extract of the Hyrtios erecta sponge which has been tested in the form of phytochemicals shows the presence of bioactive compounds of alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins.

In vitro antioxidant, antidiabetic, and in silico docking studies on diabetic wound healing potential of identified compounds of methanolic extract of marine sponge, Agelas clathrodes (Schmidt, 1870) by GC-MS and LC-MS analysis

In vitro antioxidant, antidiabetic, and in silico docking studies on diabetic wound healing potential of identified compounds of methanolic extract of marine sponge, Agelas clathrodes (Schmidt, 1870) by GC-MS and LC-MS analysis

Comparative Chemical Profiling and Antimicrobial/Anticancer Evaluation of Extracts from Farmed versus Wild Agelas oroides and Sarcotragus foetidus Sponges.

Marine sponges are highly efficient in removing organic pollutants and their cultivation, adjacent to fish farms, is increasingly considered as a strategy for improving seawater quality. Moreover, these invertebrates produce a plethora of bioactive metabolites, which could translate into an extra profit for the aquaculture sector. Here, we investigated the chemical profile and bioactivity of two Mediterranean species (i.e., Agelas oroides and Sarcotragus foetidus) and we assessed whether cultivated sponges differed substantially from their wild counterparts. Metabolomic analysis of crude sponge extracts revealed species-specific chemical patterns, with A. oroides and S. foetidus dominated by alkaloids and lipids, respectively. More importantly, farmed and wild explants of each species demonstrated similar chemical fingerprints, with the majority of the metabolites showing modest differences on a sponge mass-normalized basis. Furthermore, farmed sponge extracts presented similar or slightly lower antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, compared to the extracts resulting from wild sponges. Anticancer assays against human colorectal carcinoma cells (HCT-116) revealed marginally active extracts from both wild and farmed S. foetidus populations. Our study highlights that, besides mitigating organic pollution in fish aquaculture, sponge farming can serve as a valuable resource of biomolecules, with promising potential in pharmaceutical and biomedical applications.

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of Agelas sp., Ircinia sp., and Aaptos suberitoides

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) can be therapeutic targets for inflammatory diseases. COX-2 expression which can be triggered by ROS might consequently promote inflammation. Inhibition of ROS by the antioxidant, however, may prevent or decrease the expression of COX-2. In this study, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the hexane (H), dichloromethane (DCM), and methanol-water (MW) extracts of marine sponges Agelas sp. (Asp), Ircinia sp. (Isp), and Aaptos suberitoides (As) were determined. The correlation between their antioxidant properties and ability to inhibit COX enzymes was also established. The MW extracts of the marine sponges and the AsDCM contain a significant (p<0>50% of the COX-2 and gave a selectivity index (COX-2/COX-1) >1.0. This suggests that the extracts can be sources of compounds with promising and selective inhibitory properties against COX-2. Correlation analysis further showed a positive linear correlation between the extracts’ inhibitory activity against the COX enzymes and their TPC, reducing power, and DPPH radical scavenging activity. Thus, the antioxidant activity of the extracts may have influenced their anti-inflammatory property via COX inhibition.

Chitosan-based sponges containing clotrimazole for the topical management of vulvovaginal candidiasis

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) persists as a worrying women’s healthcare issue, often relying on suboptimal therapeutics. Novel intravaginal dosage forms focusing on improving patient acceptability and featuring improved biopharmaceutical properties could be interesting alternatives to available antifungal products. Different formulations of sponges based on chitosan (Ch), with or without crosslinking and co-formulated with poly(N-vinylcaprolactam) (PNVCL), were produced for the topical administration of clotrimazole (CTZ) and further tested for physicochemical properties, drug release, cytotoxicity and antifungal activity. Results showed that high amounts of CTZ (roughly 30–50 %) could be incorporated into sponges obtained by using a simple freeze-drying methodology. Cross-linking of Ch with ammonia affected the morphology and mechanical features of sponges and shifted the release profile from sustained (around 20 % and 60 % drug released after 4 h and 24 h, respectively) to fast-releasing (over 90 % at 4 h). The combination of PNVCL with non-crosslinked Ch also allowed tuning drug release, namely by increasing the initial amount of CTZ released in simulated vaginal fluid (roughly 40 % after 4 h), as compared to sponges featuring only non-crosslinked Ch. All formulations displayed low toxicity to cell lines derived from the female genital tract, with viability values kept above 70 % after 24 h incubation with sponge extracts. These also allowed maintaining the rapid onset of the antifungal effects of CTZ at minimum inhibitory concentrations ranging from 0.5 to 16 μg/mL for a panel of six different Candida spp. strains. Overall, proposed sponge formulations appear to be promising alternatives for the safe and effective management of VVC.

Antibacterial potential marine sponge extract and bacteria symbionts Callyspongia vaginalis from Kendit Waters Against the bacteria Vibrio harveyi

Vibrio harveyi is the reason for Vibriosis disease in shrimp which causes mortality above 80%. The diseases caused by these bacteria can be treated using antibiotics, but the use of antibiotics in fisheries and aquaculture is currently estimated to harm the environment. This research was conducted to determine the screening of sponge symbiont bacteria, the antibacterial potential of sponge extract, and secondary metabolites in sponge extract. This method includes an antibacterial test, antagonist test, and qualitative phytochemical test. The test results showed that the sponge extract of Callyspongia vaginalis had the potential against V. harveyi, this was indicated by the presence of clear zones at concentrations of 10%, 20%, 80%, which indicated that these concentrations had weak inhibition criteria, while at a concentration of 40% and 60% have medium barriers criteria. The screening test results for symbiont bacteria showed that only 4 active isolates showed the presence of antibacterial activity marked by the appearance of an inhibition zone around the paper disc and categorized as having weak inhibitory power. Phytochemical tests on this sponge extract showed it had secondary metabolites: flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and steroids.

Cellular toxicity profile of a new ophthalmic sponge

Introduction: Ophthalmic sponges are used for cleaning the eye surface and absorbing fluids during ophthalmic procedures. This study compared the biological safety and stability of a new ophthalmic sponge, Occucell® (OccuTech Inc, Seongnam, Korea), on the human conjunctival epithelial cells with those of preexisting products to evaluate its clinical application. Materials and Methods: The cytotoxicity of four products, Occucell, a new product, Ultracell®, Eyetec-1, and Eyetec-2, on conjunctival epithelial cells, was evaluated using the MTT (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) analysis. Additionally, human conjunctival epithelial cells were stained with a Live & Dead marker and observed using a fluorescence microscope. To evaluate the effect of the ophthalmic sponges on the secretion of IL-1β and TNF-α, cultured conjunctival epithelial cells were treated with 0.5% DMSO eluates of the ophthalmic sponges, and IL-1β and TNF-α mRNA levels were estimated using real-time polymerase chain reaction assays. Results: Cells treated with Occucell showed comparable viability to those treated with other preexisting products. Conjunctival epithelial cells showed more than 90% viability when treated with the ophthalmic sponge extracts, as determined by the MTT assay. No significant differences in the number of live & dead cells were observed between the control and treatment groups. Cells treated with all four ophthalmic sponge eluates showed similar IL-1β and TNF-α mRNA levels. Discussion: Occucell, an eye sponge used during ophthalmic surgery in clinical practice, did not affect the viability of conjunctival epithelial cells, and more than 90% of the cells were viable after the treatment. Further, Occucell showed similar effects on IL-1β and TNF-α secretion as that of other ophthalmic sponges used in the clinic. This suggested that Occucell is a safe product comparable to the preexisting products.

Antibacterial activities of the extracts of sponge Agelas cervicornis agains bacteria Staphylococcus aureus

Infection is a health problem that can cause death in the world. An antibiotics is a treatment used to treat infectious diseases. If antibiotics are used continuously, they can cause resistance. One of the bacteria that causes skin infections and has been reported to be resistant to several antibacterials is Staphylococcus aureus. So we need an alternative to exploring antibacterial compounds derived from the ocean. Sponge extract from the genus Agelas has been reported to contain secondary metabolites that are antibacterial. This research aims to determine the antibacterial potential of sponge extract and the secondary metabolite of sponge extract, Agelas cervicornis. The extraction process uses maceration with methanol as a solvent. The tests carried out in this study included a phytochemical screening test and an antibacterial activity test carried out using the disc diffusion method to determine the inhibition zone produced against the pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. The results of phytochemical screening showed that the sponge extract of Agelas cervicornis contained flavonoids, alkaloids, and terpenoids. The results of the antibacterial activity test of the sponge extract of Agelas cervicornis showed that all concentrations of 0.5 mg/ml, 1 mg/ml, and 1.5 mg/ml had weak inhibitory properties.

Marine Natural Compound (Neviotin A) Displays Anticancer Efficacy by Triggering Transcriptomic Alterations and Cell Death in MCF-7 Cells.

We investigated the anticancer mechanism of a chloroform extract of marine sponge (Haliclona fascigera) (sample C) in human breast adenocarcinoma (MCF-7) cells. Viability analysis using MTT and neutral red uptake (NRU) assays showed that sample C exposure decreased the proliferation of cells. Flow cytometric data exhibited reactive oxygen species (ROS), nitric oxide (NO), dysfunction of mitochondrial potential, and apoptosis in sample C-treated MCF-7 cells. A qPCR array of sample C-treated MCF-7 cells showed crosstalk between different pathways of apoptosis, especially BIRC5, BCL2L2, and TNFRSF1A genes. Immunofluorescence analysis affirmed the localization of p53, bax, bcl2, MAPKPK2, PARP-1, and caspase-3 proteins in exposed cells. Bioassay-guided fractionation of sample C revealed Neviotin A as the most active compound triggering maximum cell death in MCF-7, indicating its pharmacological potency for the development of a drug for the treatment of human breast cancer.

ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY TEST OF LAMELLODYSIDEA HERBACEA SPONGE EXTRACT FROM THE WATERS OF POOPOH VILLAGE, MINAHASA REGENCY

Infectious disease is one of the diseases that is currently became a health problem in the community. Along with the increase in cases of infection, there is also an increase in cases of resistance to antibiotics. The biodiversity of Indonesia exhibit a potential at anti-bacterial which could be develop to become antibioctics candidate. This study aims to determine the antibacterial activity of Lamellodysidea herbacea sponge obtained from the waters of Poopoh village, Minahasa Regency against the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. Extraction was carried by maceration out using 95% ethanol solvent. Anti-bacterial testing using agar diffusion method (Disc diffusion Kirby and Bauer). The results showed that the ethanol extracts of Lamellodysidea herbacea sponge had the largest inhibition zone on Staphylococcus aureus bacteria at a concentration of 250 μL/disc of 7.5 mm and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria at a concentration of 250 μL/disc of 7.33 mm, both inhibition zones were in the medium category. Based on this study, it can be concluded that the largest inhibition zone is found in Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.

Antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic effects on cancer cell line HCT116 using marine sponge Tedania species collected from Kalangahan, Lugait, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

Cancer is a major cause of mortality worldwide, and marine sponges have emerged as potential sources of anticancer agents. In this study, we investigated the antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic effects of a marine sponge extract from Tedania sp. against the human colorectal carcinoma cell line (HCT116) using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and Caspase-Glo® 3/7 assays. The extract was prepared using a polar solvent mixture of ethanol:water, and was subjected to reversed-phase flash chromatography consisiting of water(W), acetonitrile(ACN), and ethyl acetate(EA) gradient eluent, yielding 16 Fraction. Treatment of HCT116 cells with Fractions 1-16 showed that only Fraction 16, consisting of 100�, exhibited significant (p<0.05) cytotoxic activity with the lowest viability of 90.9% compared to the negative control. Furthermore, Fraction 9, consisting of 20:80 W and ACN, showed a significantly (p<0.05) highest fold change (FC) value of 2.89 indicating an almost threefold increase in caspase-3/7 activity. These results demonstrate that the Tedania sp. extract has promising antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic effects against HCT116 cell lines, indicating its potential as an anticancer agent.

Synthesis of Axinyssa digitata extract directed hybrid nanoflower and investigation of its antimicrobial activity.

First time in this study, the antibacterial effects of Axinyssa digitata sponge extracts and Axinyssa digitata-based cupper hybrid nanoflowers (Cu hNFs) were evaluated. Herein, hybrid nanoflowers (Cu hNFs) were produced by combining Axinyssa digitata sponge extract with Cu2+ ions in Phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) (at pH 7.4) at room temperature for three days using green synthesis method. The shape and size of hNFs were evaluated using scanning electron microscope (SEM) images. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) mapping was used to determine the presence of Cu metals and other components. X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a non-destructive analysis method that was used to determine of the crystallographic properties of materials and the phases they contain. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) peaks were used to discuss the presence of functional groups that played a key role in the synthesis. The Cu-hNFs had antimicrobial activity against selected microorganisms. This research is expected to provide knowledge on hNFs synthesis and antimicrobial activity application investigations using Axinyssa digitata rather than biomolecules obtained through costly and time-consuming methods.