Bioactivity of marine organisms: Part VII--Effect of seaweed extract on central nervous system.
Alcohol extracts of marine algae (Rhodophyceae, Phaeophyceae and Chlorophyceae) were screened for their effect on central nervous system. Of 69 species investigated 8 appeared biologically active, 6 being CNS stimulant and two depressant, sites and dates of collection are given.
Kamat
S Y
SY
National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa.
Wahidulla
S
S
D'Souza
L
L
Naik
C G
CG
Ambiye
V
V
Bhakuni
D S
DS
Jain
S
S
Goel
A K
AK
Srimal
R C
RC
D000818:Animals; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000187:drug effects*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology*; D012624:Seaweed
D010936:Plant Extracts