Bioactivity of marine organisms: Part VII--Effect of seaweed extract on central nervous system.

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1994-06-01
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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.
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Kamat SY, Wahidulla S, D'Souza L, Naik CG, Ambiye V, Bhakuni DS, Jain S, Goel AK, Srimal RC. Bioactivity of marine organisms: Part VII--Effect of seaweed extract on central nervous system. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. 1994 Jun; 32(6): 418-22