Exploring the enzyme inhibitory properties of Antarctic algal extracts

Abstract

Marine organisms obtained from Antarctica are prominent sources for many important activities. Algae are known for adapting to various adverse environmental conditions and for producing secondary metabolites with various biological activities. This study examined the enzyme inhibitory properties of six different Antarctic algal extracts.

Keywords

• cholinesterases
• antarctic algae extracts
• enzyme inhibition
• glutathione reductase
• carbonic anhydrases
• α-glucosidase