In-Vitro Evaluation of Cytotoxicity and Antiinflammatory Potential of Hypnea Musciform (Rhodophyta) Collected from the Coastal Area of Karachi, Pakistan
Wasif Iqbal,
Nadeem Hafeez Khokhar,
Abdur Rehman
et al.
Abstract:Background: The extensive littoral zones of Karachi, Pakistan, are home to a diverse marine phytoplankton population, including the underutilized Hypnea musciformis. This red algae is an unexplored potential source of bioactive compounds for pharmacological use.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory potential of the aqueous extract of Hypnea musciformis collected from the coastal areas of Karachi.
Methods: Hypnea musciformis was collected from November 2019 to February … Show more
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