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Influence of Seasonal Variations on Extract Yield and Antioxidant Activities of Some Seaweed Species

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The current study assessed the efficacy of some seaweeds collected from the Alexandria coast, Egypt, as a potent antioxidant. Fifteen species of macroalgae were collected in the four seasons. The green algae were the highest yielding in all seasons except the summer. Red algae recorded the highest extraction yield in the summer season. The most increased seasonal total antioxidant activity was observed with the methanol extract of Petalonia fascia in the spring. Moreover, the highest seasonal ferric-reducing antioxidant power assay was detected with a hot aqueous extract of Amphiroa fragilissima in the spring. According to the data, the spring season was the best time to collect seaweeds because of the high antioxidant activity. Therefore, recommend the spring season for seaweeds collection to give the best results for in vitro and in vivo studies. Because of their antioxidant properties, macroalgae are promising candidates for nutritional, medicinal, and pharmaceutical applications.

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    Mostafa M. El-Sheekh, Eman Bases, Shimaa M. El Shafay & Rania El-shenody

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Significance Statement: This study is one of the few studies that deal with the effect of the different seasons on yield extraction and antioxidant activities of seaweeds. For selection, the best season to collect seaweeds with high antioxidant activity is to use them as a source of natural products. This natural product has proven to be economical, environmentally friendly, and healthy. Seaweeds with high antioxidant activity can be used in food, biofuel, and medicinal applications in future works.

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El-Sheekh, M.M., Bases, E., El Shafay, S.M. et al. Influence of Seasonal Variations on Extract Yield and Antioxidant Activities of Some Seaweed Species. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., India, Sect. B Biol. Sci. 93, 915–923 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40011-023-01493-0

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