Phytochemical Analysis of Holothuria leucospilota, a Sea Cucumber from the Ratnagiri Coast
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Holothuria leucospilota, Secondary metabolites, Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Steroids, Saponins, Glycosides, Biochemical analysisAbstract
This study presents a qualitative biochemical analysis of extracts from Holothuria leucospilota, a sea cucumber species widely recognized for its potential medicinal and nutraceutical properties. Using various solvents, the extracts were screened for the presence of key secondary metabolites, including alkaloids, phenolic compounds, saponins, glycosides, reducing sugars, tannins, flavonoids, and steroids. The analysis revealed that H. leucospilota contains several bioactive compounds with promising therapeutic potential. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the species' medicinal properties and offer avenues for future research in marine-derived bioactive substances.
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