Chemical and Biological Investigation of Erythrina Variegata (Fabaceae)

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CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF

ERYTHRINA VARIEGATA (FABACEAE)
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A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY,

THE UNIVERSITY OF ASIA PACIFIC IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF PHARMACY
(B.PHARM.)
SUBMITTED BY
MOHAMMED ZAKIUR RAHMAN
ROLL NO. PHARM 03
REG. NO. 01203003
SESSION: FALL 2001
PHYTOCHEMISTRY RESEARCH LABORATORY

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY
THE UNIVERSITY OF ASIA PACIFIC
DECEMBER, 2005.
Contents
Contents
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
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1.1
Objective and rationality of the present study
1.2
Information about Erythrina varieagata
1.2.1
Plant description
1.2.2
Local distribution
1.2.3
Medicinal use of Erythrina sp.
1.3
Chemistry of Erythrina
1.4
Reported biological work on Erythrina variegata
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Topics
CHAPTER 2: MATERIALS AND METHODS- CHEMICAL

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Chemical investigation of the experimental plant
2.2
Chemical investigation of Erythrina variegate
2.2.1
Collection and preparation of the plant material
Extraction of the plant material
Solvent-solvent partitioning
Investigation of the chloroform soluble fraction
Column Chromatography (CC) of chloroform soluble
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
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2.1
fraction
2.2.6
Analysis of column fractions by TLC
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2.2.7
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2.2.8
Isolation and purification of compounds from selected

fractions
Properties of the isolated compounds
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2.2.9
Instrumentation
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Chemical and Biological Investigations of Erythrina variegate (Fabaceae)
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CHAPTER 3: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION- CHEMICAL

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Characterization of EV -1 as alpinam isoflavone (15)
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3.2
Characterization of EV-2 as 6-hydroxy genistein (16)
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3.3
Characterization of EV -2 as 3, 28- dihydronyolean-12-ene (17)
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CHAPTER 4: MICROBIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION

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Introduction
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4.1.1
Antimicrobial screening
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4.1.2
Principle of Disc Diffusion Method
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4.2
Experimental
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4.2.1
Apparatus and Reagents
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4.2.2
Test organisms
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4.2.3
Test materials
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4.2.4
Composition of culture medium
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4.2.5
Preparation of medium
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4.2.6
Sterilization procedures
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4.2.7
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4.1
Preparation of subculture
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Preparation of the test plates
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Preparation of discs
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Diffusion and Incubation
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4.2.11
Determination of the zone of inhibition
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4.3
Result and discussion
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4.2.8
4.2.9
4.2.10
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CHAPTER 5: BRINE SHRIMP LETHALITY BIOASSAY

Topic
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Brine shrimp lethality bioassay
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5.1.1
Principle
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5.1.2
Materials
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5.1.3
Procedure
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5.1.3.1
Preparation of seawater
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5.1.2.2
Hatching of brine shrimps
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5.1.3.3
Preparation of test solutions
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5.1.3.4
Preparation of controls
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5.1.3.5
Counting of Nauplii and Analysis of data
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5.2
Results and Dicussion of the test samples of Erythrina

variegata
CONCLUSION
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REFERENCE
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5.1
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Abstract
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ABSTRACT
Abstract
Abstract
Erythrina variegata (Family: Fabaceae) has been investigated for the isolation of
secondary metabolites and evaluation of the biological activities. The isolated compounds
were identified by extensive analyses of their high resolution 1H-NMR and
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C-NMR
spectroscopy (including DEPT, whenever possible).
The bark of E. variegata was extracted with methanol. The concentrated extract was then
partitioned with n-hexane, carbon tetrachloride and chloroform. Investigation of
chloroform soluble fraction of the methanolic extract yielded three compounds, EV-1,
EV-2 and EV-3 which were identified as alpinum isoflavone (15), 6-hydroxygenistein
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2''
1''
3''
4''
O
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(16) and 3,28-dihydroxyolean-12-ene (17) respectively.
2'
1'
HO
OH
6'
3'
HO
1'
4'
6'
4'
5'
OH
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3'
OH
OH
(15)
3
4
2'
5'
(16)
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17
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16
14
1
10
8
6
HO
CH2OH
15
28
27
(17)
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The crude methanolic extract of E. variegata along with its n-hexane, carbon
tetrachloride, chloroform and aqueous soluble fractions were subjected to microbiological
investigation by the disc diffusion method. The carbon tetrachloride, chloroform and
aqueous soluble fractions were found to be moderate to highly inhibitory to microbial
growth.
Chemical and Biological Investigations of Erythrina variegata (Fabaceae)
Abstract
In the brine shrimp lethality bioassay, the n-hexane, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform and
aqueous soluble fractions were found to show LC50 of 0.56, 36.68, 7.73 and 14.29 g/ml
respectively. This indicated that the carbon tetrachloride soluble fraction of methanolic
extract showed poor activity. However, the n-hexane soluble fraction of methanolic
extract revealed unusually high cytotoxicity, while chloroform and aqueous soluble
fraction demonstrated moderate activity. The control drug, vincristine sulfate,
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demonstrated an LC 50 of 0.32 g/ml.
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1. Objective and rationality of the present study:
Medicinal components from plants play many important roles in traditional medicine.
People in all continents have long applied poultices and imbibed infusions of hundreds, if
not thousands, of indigenous plants, dating back to prehistory (Cowan, 1999). It is
estimated that there are about 2,500,000 species of higher plants and the majority of these
have not been investigated in detail for their pharmacological activities (Ram el al.,
2003). In developing countries, about 80% of the population relies on traditional
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medicine for their primary health care (Matu and Staden, 2003).
Since Bangladesh has a vast resource of medicinal plants and majority of our population
has to rely upon indigenous system of medication from economic point of view. The high
cost of imported conventional drugs and/ or inaccessibility to western health care facility,
imply that traditional mode of health care is the only form of health care that is affordable
and available to the rural people. On the other hand, even when western health facilities
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are available, traditional medicine is viewed as an efficient and an acceptable system

from a cultural perspective (Munguti, 1997) and as a result, traditional medicine usually
exist side by side with western forms of health care.
Identification and isolation of the active constituents from traditionally used phytotherapy can ensure the health care of the poor people. In addition, herbal drugs could be
scientifically modified for better pharmacological activity and to establish safe and
effective drugs and the rationality of the present study lies in meeting the challenge of
developing herbal medicines, which needs a systematic research on indigenous medicinal
plants for the welfare of the humanity.
Thus to strengthen the existing health care system, chemical and biological analyses of an
indigenous plant Erythrina variegata (Family: Fabaceae) is the primary objective of the
present study.
1.2. Information about Erythrina variegata:
1.2.1. Plant description:
Erythrina variegata is a picturesque, broad and spreading, deciduous tree that can get 6080 ft (18.3-24.4 m) tall and spread 20-40 ft (6.1-12.2 m). It has many stout branches that
are armed with black tiger's claw spines. There are curved spines (really more like
prickles) on the long leaf stalks too. The leaves are compound, with three diamond
shaped leaflets, each about 6 in (15.2 cm) long. Before the leaves come out in late winter
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or early spring, coral tree puts on a spectacular show with bright crimson flowers 2-3 in
(5.1-7.6 cm) long in dense terminal clusters. It may flower a little during the summer, too.
The beanlike pods that follow the flowers are cylindrical, about 15 in (38.1 cm) long, and
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constricted between the reddish brown seeds (Internet 1).
1.2.2. Local Distribution:

The plant is distributed in different districts of Bangladesh including Dhaka, Sylhet,
Chittagong, Bogra, Rangpur.
1.2.3. Medicinal uses of Erythrina sp:

The Erythrina species has been used in folk medicine for treatment of Toothache,
earache, sprains, strained ligaments, abscesses, bronchitis, tuberculosis, respiratory
infection, purulent sores and to disinfect wounds (Hennessy, 1972; Rensburg, 1982;
Roberts, 1990; Hutchings et al., 1996). Additionally, it is also been used in the treatment
of insomnia (Nwosu, 1999), dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, promotion of conception
hemorrhage (McClatchey, 1996) and also has anti-nociceptive activity (Antoniolli et al.,
1995). The first compounds isolated from Erythrina were alkaloids. erythroidine, an
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alkaloid isolated from Erythrina was used for a short time as a muscle relaxant in surgery
and in treatment of schizophrenia (Payne, 1991).
1.3. Chemistry of Erythrina:
Some of the compounds isolated from Erythrina sp. are mentioned below:
OH
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OH
OH
OH
Bidwillon B (2)
(Masaru et al., 2004)
Eryvariestyrene (1)
(Hanumatah et al., 1990)
HO
O
HO
O
OH
Erycristagallin (3)
(Tanaka et al., 2002)
OH
OMe
Erystagallin A (4)
(Sato et al., 2002)
HO
O
O
OH
OH
Eryvarin F (5)
(Hitoshi et al., 2003)
MeO
O
H
H
OH
OH
Eryvarin G (6)
(Hitoshi et al., 2003)
MeO
O
H
O
OH
Orientanol B (8)
(Tanaka et al., 2002)
Orientanol B (7)
(Sato et al., 2002)
HO
HO
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OH
OH
Sigmaidin K (10)
(Sato et al., 2002)
Cristacarpin (9)
(Sato et al., 2002)
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HO
OMe
OH
O
H
OH
H
OH
Calopocarpin (12)
(Yenesew et al., 1998)
Erycristagallin (11)
(Sato et al., 2002)
MeO
OH
O
O
OH
Eryvarin A (13)
(Sato et al., 2002)
OH
Sigmoidin K (14)
(Augustin et al., 1994)
1.4. Reported biological works on Erythrina variegata

Extensive literature search revealed the following biological works on E. Variegata
Test sample
Investigation
Reference
Anti MRSA*
Sato et al., 2004

Tanaka et al., 2002
Mupirocin
Isoflavanone
Protein
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Isoflavonoids
Protease inhibitory
activities
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Protein
Erythrinin B
Iwanaga et al., 2005

Kimura et al.,1994
Cytotoxicity
Ohba et al., 1998
Antibacterial
Sato et al., 2003
Inhibitors of Na+/H+
exchanger
Kobayashi et al., 1997
* Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
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CHAPTER 2
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Chemical 2: Materials and Methods: Chemical
Chapter 2
Materials and Methods: Chemical
2.1. Chemical investigation of the experimental plants
The plant species belonging to Fabaceae is investigated in this study.
Name of plant
Family
Plant part
Erythrina variegata
Fabaceae
Stem bark
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Taxonomic hierarchy of the investigated plants (Wekepedia, 2005)

E. variegata
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Plantae
Angiosperms
Magnoliopsida
Rosidae
Order
Fabales
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Erythrina
Species
Erythrina variegata
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Subclass
Figure 2.1: Taxonomic hierarchy of the investigated plant
2.2. Chemical investigation of Erythrina variegata

2.2.1 Collection and preparation of the plant material
Plant sample of Erythrina variegata was collected from Dhaka in August 2005. A voucher
specimen has been deposited in University of Dhaka Herbarium. Bark of the plant was cut
into small pieces and then air dried for several days. The pieces were then oven dried for
24 hours at considerably low temperature to effect grinding. The plant was then ground
into a coarse powder.
2.2.2 Extraction of the plant material
The air-dried and powdered plant material (750 g) was extracted with methanol (300 ml)
for 15 days at room temperature with occasional shaking and stirring. It was then filtered
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through a fresh cotton plug and finally with a Whatman No.1 filter paper. The volume of
the filtrate was then reduced using a Buchii Rotavapor at low temperature and pressure.
The weight of the crude extract was 5.2 gm.
2.2.3 Solvent solvent partioning
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Solventsolvent partitioning was done using the protocol designed by Kupchan and
modified by Wagenen et al. (1993). The crude extract (5 gm) was dissolved in 10%
aqueous methanol. It was extracted with n-hexane, then with carbon tetrachloride and
finally with chloroform. The whole partitioning process is schemetically shown in Figure
2.1. All the four fractions were evaporated to dryness and kept for further analysis.
2.2.4 Investigation of the chloroform soluble fraction
The chloroform soluble fraction of the methanol extract was subjected to TLC screening to
see the type of compounds present in the extract. This revealed a considerable number of
compounds which suggested for further fractionation. 500 mg of the chloroform soluble
fraction was subjected to column chromatography (CC) for fractionation. Then the column
fractions were analysed by TLC. The fractions with satisfactory resolution of components
were subjected to PTLC to obtain pure compounds.
Crude extract (5 gm)
Methanol (90 ml) + Water (10 ml)
Aqueous methanol solution
Extraction with n-Hexane (100 ml x 3)
Aqueous fraction
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n-Hexane soluble fraction (550) mg)
+ Water (12.5 ml)
Extraction with CCl4 (100 ml x 3)
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CCl4 soluble fraction (1.5 gm)
Aqueous fraction
+Water (16 ml)

Extraction with CHCl3 (100 ml x3 ml)
CHCl3 soluble fraction (1.5 gm)
Aqueous fraction
Figure 2.1: Schematic representation of the modified Kupchan partioning of

methanolic crude extract of Erythrina variegata
2.2.5 Column Chromatography (CC) of n-hexane soluble fraction
The column was packed with silica gel (Kieselgel 60, mesh 70-230). Slurry of silica gel
was added into a glass column having the length and diameter of 55 cm and 1.1 cm
respectively. When sufficient height of the adsorbent bed was obtained, a few hundred
millilitre of n-hexane was run through the column for proper packing of the column. The
sample was prepared by adsorbing 500 mg of chloroform soluble fraction of methanolic
extract onto silica gel (Kieselgel 60, mesh 70-230), allowed to dry and subsequently
applied on top of the adsorbent layer. The column was then eluted with n-hexane,
followed by mixtures of n-hexane and ethyl acetate of increasing polarity, then by ethyl
acetate and finally with ethyl acetate and methanol mixtures of increasing polarity. Solvent
systems used as mobile phases in the analysis of chloroform soluble fraction of methanolic
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extract are listed in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1: Different solvent systems used for the column chromatographic analysis of
Chloroform extract.
Fraction no.
Solvent systems
Volume collected (ml)
n-Hexane 100%
100
n-Hexane - Ethyl acetate (98 : 2)
200
4-5
200
6-8
200
9-23
800
24-36
300
37-69
1000
79-105
600
105-126
700
128-135
Ethyl acetate 100%
200
136-135
Ethyl acetate - Methanol (98 : 2)
200
142
Ethyl acetate - Methanol (95 : 5)
100
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2.2.6 Analysis of column fractions by TLC
All the column fractions were screened by TLC under UV light and by spraying with
vanillin-sulphuric acid reagent. A number of compounds were detected, which were
purified from the different sub-fractions employing various techniques. A list of isolated
compounds has been summarized in Table 2.2:
Table 2.2: A list of isolated compounds from chloroform soluble fraction of

methanolic extract.
Mobile phases
Rf value
Amount
(mg)
Code
39-45
Toluene : Ethyl acetate 90 : 10
0.533
EV- 1
111-119
39-45
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Column
Fractions
Toluene : Ethyl acetate
80: 20
0.150
EV- 2
Toluene : Ethyl acetate 90 : 10
0.290
EV- 3
2.2.7 Isolation and purification of compounds from selected fractions
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Isolation of compound EV-1
The fractions 39 to 45 were bulked together as they showed similar TLC feature. After
evaporation of solvents, coloured crystals appeared. It was washed with n-hexane in a
sample vial. Pale yellow needles of EV-1 was obtained, which was found to be pure by
TLC screening.

The fractions 111-119 showed distinct spot when the TLC plate was developed thrice
using Ethyl acetate- toluene (20:80) solvent system. The bulked fractions (111 to 119)
where subjected to PTLC using the same solvent system. The desired band was scrapped
and then eluted with distilled ethyl acetate to give EV-2.
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The fractions 39 to 45 showed a nice spot with the same Rf value (0.33) on TLC when
developed twice with Ethyl acetate-toluene (90:10). Hence, they were mixed together and
PTLC was done using the same solvent system. The desired band appeared just above the
middle portion of the plate. It was scrapped and then eluted with distilled ethyl acetate.
The eluate was proved to contain a single compound, which was designated as EV-3.
2.2.8 Properties of the isolated compounds.
The physical properties of the isolated compounds and their reactions to vanillin-H2SO4
are summarized in the table 2.3.
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Table 2.3: Properties of the isolated compounds from n-hexane soluble fraction.
solubility
Acetone
Pale
yellow
+ + +
Yellow
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Crystal
MeOH
Colour
CHCl3
EtoAc
EV-1
Physical
form
Hexane
Isolated
Compounds
Colour
with
VanillinH2SO4
EV-2
gummy
white
+ + +
Purple
EV-3
gummy
white
+ + +
Purple
+ indicates completely soluble; Ps. indicates partially soluble; - indicates not soluble
2.2.9 Instrumentation
The 1H NMR spectra were recorded using a Bruker AMX-400 (400 MHz) or Varian
VXR-500S (500MHz) instruments. The
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C NMR spectra were obtained on the same
instrument at 100 or 400 MHz. For NMR studies deuterated chloroform was used as
solvent and the NMR instrument was locked at the solvent peak and the values for 1H
and 13C spectra were referenced relative to the residual undeuterated solvent signal.
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CHAPTER 3
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
Chapter 3: Results and Discussion- Chemical
Chapter 3
Result and discussion- Chemical
Repeated chromatographic separation and purification of the chloroform soluble fraction
of a methanolic extract of the bark of Erythrina variegata afforded two isoflavones and a
triterpene. The structures of the isolated compounds were determined by extensive
spectroscopic studies.
3.1 Characterization of EV -1 as alpinum isoflavone (15):
Compound EV-1 was obtained as needle shaped crystals. It melted at 213 C, which was
identical to that reported for alpinum isoflavone (Olivares et al., 1982). It was evident as
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a yellow spot on TLC (silica gel PF254) when the developed plate was sprayed with
vanillin-sulphuric acid followed by heating at 110 C for 5-10 minutes. The Rf value of
the compound was 0.533 in toluene-ethyl acetate (90:10) over silica gel PF254 plate. It
was found to be soluble in ethyl acetate, chloroform, acetone and methanol.
The 1H NMR spectrum of EV-1, (400 MHz, CDCl3, Fig. 3.1, Table 3.1) revealed well
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resolved signals typical of an isoflavone nucleus having a pyran ring. Thus the 1H NMR
spectrum showed a pair of doublets (J = 10.6 Hz) centered at 5.53 and 6.60 and a sharp
singlet of six proton intensity at 1.48. These were assigned to a 2,2-dimethylchromene
ring system. The characteristic C-2 proton of the isoflavone skeleton was evident as a
singlet at 7.83 (1H). The 1H NMR spectrum also displayed a pair of doublets (J=8.5
Hz), each integrating for two protons, at 6.96 and 7.27, which were assigned to the H-3
& H-5 and H-2 & H-6 of the para-disubstituted aromatic nucleus.
The relatively upfield resonance ( 6.90) of H-3 and H-5 suggested the presence of an
oxygenated substituent at C-4. This was substantiated by the presence of a broad singlet
at 5.63 (1H), due to a hydroxyl group proton. The remaining two signals at 13.14 and
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6.34 (each 1H) could be attributed to the chelated hydroxyl group proton at C-5 and H18, respectively.
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2''
1''
3''
4''
2
3
2'
1'
OH
6'
3'
4'
5'
OH
EV-1 (15)
Protons
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Table 3.1: 1H NMR spectral data of EV-1 and Alpinum isoflavone (15) (Olivares et
al., 1982)
H in ppm in CDCl3
EV- 1 (15)
Alpinum isoflavone (1)
7.83
7.72
13.14
13.20
6.34 s
6.23 s
7.27 d (J=8.5 Hz)
7.25 d (J=8.5 Hz)
H-3
6.90 d (J=8.5 Hz)
6.80 d (J=8.5 Hz)
H-4
5.63
5.62
H-2
1.48 s
1.40 s
H-3
5.62 d (J=10.0 Hz)
5.53d (J=10.0 Hz)
H-4
6.72 d (J=10.0 Hz)
6.60 d (J=10.0 Hz)
H-2
H-5
H-8
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H-2
On the basis of the above spectral data and by comparison of these values with those
reported for alpinum isoflavone, (Olivares et al., 1982) the identity of EV-1 was
confirmed as alpinum isoflavone (15). Although it has previously been reported from
many plants (Chapman and Hall, 2001) this is the first report of its isolation from
Erythrina variegata.
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Figure 3.1: 1H NMR spectrum (400 MHz, CDCl3) of EV-1
Figure 3.2: Partial expansion of 1H NMR spectrum (400 MHz, CDCl3) of EV-1
(4.5- 8.0 ppm)
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Figure 3.2: Partial expansion of 1H NMR spectrum (400 MHz, CDCl3) of EV-1
(1-13.5 ppm)
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3.2 Characterization of EV- 2 as 6-hydroxygenistein (16):
EV-2 was isolated as a white gummy mass from chloroform soluble fraction of the
methanolic extract of the bark of Erythrina variegata. It was appeared as a purple spot on
TLC, when the developed plate was sprayed with vanillin-sulphuric acid followed by
heating at 110 C for 2-5 minutes.
The 1H NMR spectrum of EV-2 (400 MHz, CDCl3, Fig. 3.4, Table 3.2) showed a
downfield one proton resonance at 13.05 and another singlet of one proton intensity at
7.83 characteristic of a chelated hydroxyl proton and H-2 of an isoflavone type of
compound. The spectrum also showed a pair of doublets (J= 8.5 Hz) centered at 6.90
and 7.39 (each integrating for two protons) which suggested the presence of a para di-
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substituted aromatic ring. The upfield resonance of one of the above pairs ( 6.90)
indicated the presence of a hydroxyl group at the para position. The remaining singlet at
6.36 could be assigned to H-8 of the isoflavone skeleton, based on its chemical shift
and comparison with related compounds (Rashid, 1992).
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HO
HO
2
3
4
2'
3'
1'
OH
4'
6'
OH
5'
EV-2 (16)
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Figure 3.5: Partial expansion of 1H NMR spectrum (400 MHz, CDCl3) of EV-2 (6.3-8.0 ppm)
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Table 3.2: Spectral data of EV-2 and 6-hydroxygenistein (16) (Markham et al.,
1967)
Protons
H in ppm in CDCl3
EV-2 (16)
6- hydroxygenistein
H-2
7.83
7.76 s
H-8
6.36 s
6.32 s
H-2
7.39 d (J=8.5 Hz)
7.35 d (J=9 Hz)
H-3
6.9 d (J=8.5 Hz)
6.80 d (J=9 Hz)
H-5
6.9 d (J=8.5 Hz)
6.80 d (J=9 Hz)
H-6
7.39 d (J=8.5 Hz)
7.35 d (J=9 Hz)
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On this basis EV-2 was identified as 6-hydroxygenistein (16). The identity was farther
confirmed by comparison of the spectral data of EV-2 with previously reported values
(Markham et al., 1968). 6-hydroxygenistein seems to be widely distributed in plants
(Markham et al., 1968) but this is the first report of its occurrence from Erythrina
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variegata.
3.3. Characterization of EV-3 as 3, 28- dihydroxyolean-12-ene (17):
EV-3 was obtained as a gummy mass from chloroform soluble fraction of the methanolic
extract of the stem bark of Erythrina variegata by preparative thin layer chromatography
over silica gel. Spraying the developed plate with Vanillin/ H2SO4 followed by heating at
110 C for 5 minutes produced a purple colour. The Rf value of the compound was found
to be 0.299 in toluene-ethyl acetate (90:10) over silica gel PF 254 plate.
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The 1H NMR spectrum of EV-3 (400 MHz, CDCl3, Fig 3.7) showed resonances for seven
methyl groups at 0.75, 0.87, 0.88, 0.94, 0.96, 0.99 and 1.16 (each 3H, singlet), and an
olefinic proton at 5.18 (1H, broad singlet). Additionally, it revealed a doublet (J=10.8
Hz) of one proton intensity at 3.55 and another broad doublet (J=10.9 Hz) of two
proton intensity at 3.21. The typical oxymethylene (-CH2OH) protons were seen as a
pair of doublets cantered at 3.21 and 3.55. These 1H NMR data revealed the presence
of a triterpenoid with a hydroxyl function at C-3 and a hydroxymethyl group at C-28.
The 13C NMR spectrum of EV-3 (100 MHz, CDCl3, Fig 3.9, Table 3.3) displayed thirty
carbon resonances, confirming its triterpenoid nature. The multiplicity of carbons in EV3 was determined by DEPT experiments (Fig 3.11, 3.12, 3.13). This indicated 7 methyl,
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11 methylene, 5 methine and 7 quaternary carbons in the compound. The presence of

seven methyl carbons and an oxymethylene carbon (at 69.7) confirmed that one of the
methyl groups was converted to a primary alcoholic (-CH2OH) function. The
13
C NMR
assignment was made by comparison with those published for 3,28-dihydroxyolean-12-
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ene (Agarawal and Jain, 1992).
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19
22
25
11
26 13
17
14
16
5
6
CH2OH
10
28
15
1
2
23
21
18
12
HO
30
27
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EV-3 (17)
16

16 (a)
16 (b)
Figure 3.9: 13C NMR spectrum (125 MHz, CDCl3) of EV-3
16 (c)
16 (d)
Figure 3.11: DEPT 135 SPECTRUM (125 MHz, CDCl3) of EV-3

16 (e)
Figure 3.12: Partial expansion of DEPT 135 SPECTRUM (125 MHz, CDCl3) of EV-3
(10-130 ppm)
16 (f)
Figure 3.13: DEPT 90 SPECTRUM (125 MHz, CDCl3) of EV-3

16 (g)
Table 3.3: NMR Spectral data of EV-3 in CDCl3 and 3, 28-dihydroxylean-12-ene

(17) (Agarwal and Jain, 1992).
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
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25
26
27
28
29
30
EV-3 (17)
38.6
27.2
79.0
38.8
55.2
18.4
32.6
39.8
47.6
36.9
23.6
122.3
144.2
41.7
25.6
22.0
36.9
42.3
46.5
31.0
34.1
31.0
28.0
15.5
15.5
16.7
25.9
69.7
33.2
23.6
c in ppm in CDCl3
3, 28-dihydroxylean-12-ene
38.6
27.2
79.0
38.8
55.2
18.4
32.6
39.8
47.6
36.9
23.6
122.3
144.2
41.7
25.6
22.0
36.9
42.3
46.5
31.0
34.1
31.0
28.0
15.5
15.5
16.7
25.9
69.7
33.2
23.6
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Position
On the basis of the above spectral data and by comparison of those with published values,
the identity of EV-3 was established as 3,28-di-hydroxyolean-14-ene (17). Although it
has previously been reported from many plants (Chapman and Hall, 2001) this is the first
report of its isolation from Erythrina variegata.
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CHAPTER 4
IN VITRO MICROBIOLOGICAL
INVESTIGATION
Chapter 4: Microbiological Investigation
Chapter 4
Microbiological Investigation
4.1. Introduction
Herbal medicines in developing countries are commonly used for the traditional treatment
of health problems (Martinez et al., 1996). It is estimated, in developing countries, 80%
of the population rely on traditional medicine for their primary health care (Esther and
Staden, 2003). Owing to hot temperature and high humidity, the infections due to wounds
are common in Bangladesh. For a developing country like Bangladesh, the therapy with
synthetic antibiotic is not always possible due to their high cost. Additionally, the rapid
development of drug resistant microbes has lead to the search of new antimicrobial agents
especially from plant extracts to discover new chemical structures. The antimicrobial
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compounds from plants may inhibit bacterial growth by different mechanisms than those
presently used antimicrobials and may have a significant clinical value in treatment of
resistant microbial strains. In recent times, traditional medicine has served as an
alternative form of health care and to overcome microbial resistance has led the
researchers to investigate the antimicrobial activity of medicinal plants (Austin et al.,
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1999).
4.1.1. Antimicrobial screening
The antimicrobial potency of the plant can be visualized by antimicrobial screening

which measures the ability of a test sample to inhibit the in vitro microbial growth by any
of the following three methods: a) Disc diffusion method b) Serial dilution method and c)
Bioautographic method.
In 1966, Bauer et al. published a detailed description of a standardized single-disk
method for performing the anti-microbial susceptibility test. This procedure has been
widely accepted as the preferred reference method for bacterial susceptibility screening.
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4.1.2. Principle of Disc Diffusion Method
In this classical method, antibiotics diffuse from a confined source through the nutrient
agar gel and create a concentration gradient. Dried and sterilized filter paper discs (6 mm
diameter) containing the test samples of known amounts are placed on nutrient agar
medium uniformly seeded with the test microorganisms. Standard antibiotic (kanamycin)
discs and blank discs are used as positive and negative control. These plates are kept at
low temperature (4C) for 24 hours to allow maximum diffusion of the test materials to
the surrounding media (Barry, 1976). The plates are then inverted and incubated at 37C
for 24 hours for optimum growth of the organisms. The test materials having
antimicrobial property inhibit microbial growth in the media surrounding the discs and
thereby yield a clear, distinct area defined as zone of inhibition. The antimicrobial
activity of the test agent is then determined by measuring the diameter of zone of
4.2. Experimental
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inhibition expressed in millimetre (Bary, 1976; Bauer et al, 1966).
4.2.1. Apparatus and Reagents
Filter paper discs
Petridishes
Inoculating loop
Sterile forceps
Spirit burner
Screw cap test tubes
Nose mask and Hand gloves
Laminar air flow hood
Autoclave
Incubator
Refrigerator
Nutrient Agar Medium
Ethanol
Sterile cotton
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Micropipette
Chloroform
4.2.2. Test Organisms
The microbial strains used for the experiment were collected as pure cultures from the
Institute of Nutrition and Food Science (INFS), University of Dhaka. Both gram positive,
gram-negative bacteria and fungi were taken for the test listed in the Table 7.1.
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Table 4.1: List of Test microorganisms
Gram positive Bacteria
Gram negative bacteria
Fungi
Bacillus cereus
Escherichia coli
Candida albicans
Bacillus megaterium
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Aspergillus niger
Bacillus subtilis
Salmonella paratyphi
Sacharomyces cerevaceae
Staphylococcus aureus
Salmonella typhi
Sarcina lutea
Shigella boydii
Shigella dysenteriae
Vibrio mimicus
Vibrio parahemolyticus
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4.2.3. Test materials
Table 4.2: List of Test materials

Plant
Test Samples
1. Methanolic extract of the whole plant
Sample code
MeOH
2. Hexane soluble fraction of methanolic extract
Hex
variegata
3. CCl4 soluble fraction of methanolic extract
CT
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Erythrina
4. CHCl3 soluble fraction of methanolic extract

5. Aqueous soluble fraction of methanolic extract
C
AQ
4.2.4. Composition of Culture medium
Nutrient agar medium (DIFCO) was used in the present study for testing the sensitivity of
the organisms to the test materials and to prepare fresh cultures.
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Table 4.3 : Composition of Nutrient agar medium
Ingredients
Amounts
Bacto peptone
0.5 gm
Sodium chloride
0.5 gm
Bacto yeast extract
1.0 gm
Bacto agar
2.0 gm
Distilled water q.s.
100 ml
pH
7.2-7.6 at 25C
4.2.5. Preparation of medium
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Specified amount of nutrient agar was taken in a conical flask and distilled water was
added to it to make the required volume. The contents were heated in a water bath to
make a clear solution. The pH (at 25 C) was adjusted at 7.2-7.6 using NaOH or HCl. 10
ml and 5 ml of the medium was then transferred in screw cap test tubes to prepare plates
and slants respectively. The test tubes were then capped and sterilized by autoclaving at
15-lbs. pressure at 121C for 15 minutes. The slants were used for making fresh culture
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of microorganisms that were in turn used for sensitivity study.
4.2.6. Sterilization procedures
To avoid any type of contamination and cross contamination by the test organisms the
antimicrobial screening was done in Laminar Hood and all types of precautions were
strictly maintained. UV light was switched on an hour before working in the Laminar
Hood. Petridishes and other glassware were sterilized by autoclaving at a temperature of
121C and a pressure of 15-lbs./sq.inch for 15 minutes. Micropipette tips, cotton, forceps,
blank discs were also sterilized by autoclave.
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4.2.7. Preparation of subculture
In an aseptic condition under laminar air cabinet, the test organisms were transferred from
the pure cultures to the agar slants with the help of a transfer loop to have fresh pure
cultures. The inoculated strains were then incubated for 24 hours at 37C for their
optimum growth. These fresh cultures were used for the sensitivity test.
4.2.8. Preparation of the test plates
The test organisms were transferred from the subculture to the test tubes containing about
10 ml of melted and sterilized agar medium with the help of a sterilized transfer loop in
an aseptic area. The test tubes were shaken by rotation to get a uniform suspension of the
organisms. The microbial suspension was immediately transferred to the sterilized
petridishes. The petridishes were rotated several times clockwise and anticlockwise to
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assure homogenous distribution of the test organisms in the media.
4.2.9. Preparation of discs
Measured amount of each test sample (specified in table 4.4) was dissolved in specific
volume of solvent (methanol) to obtain the desired concentrations in an aseptic condition.
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Sterilized metrical (BBL, Cocksville, USA) filter paper discs were taken in a blank
petridish under the laminar hood. Then discs were soaked with solutions of test samples
and dried.
Table 4.4: Preparation of sample discs

Plant
Sample
code
Erythrina variegata
MeOH
Hex
CT
C
AQ
Sample
Methanolic extract of the whole plant
Hexane soluble fraction of methanolic extract
CCl4 soluble fraction of methanolic extract
CHCl3 soluble fraction of methanolic extract
Aqueous soluble fraction of methanolic extract
Dose
Amount for
(g/disc) 16 disc (mg)
400
6.4
400
6.4
400
6.4
400
6.4
400
6.4
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Standard Kanamycin (30 g/disc) discs were used as positive control to ensure the
activity of standard antibiotic against the test organisms as well as for comparison of the
response produced by the known antimicrobial agent with that of the test sample. Blank
discs were used as negative controls which ensure that the residual solvents (left over the
discs even after air-drying) and the filter paper were not active themselves.
4.2.10. Diffusion and Incubation
The sample, standard antibiotic and control discs were placed gently on the previously
marked zones in the agar plates pre-inoculated with test microorganisms. The plates were
then kept in a refrigerator at 4C for about 24 hours to allow sufficient diffusion of the
materials from the discs to the surrounding agar medium. The plates were then inverted
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and kept in an incubator at 37C for 24 hours.
4.2.11. Determination of the Zone of Inhibition
After incubation, the antimicrobial activity of the test materials was determined by
measuring the diameter of the zones of inhibition in millimetre using vernier calliper.
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4.3 Results and Discussion of the test samples of Erythrina variegata.
The antimicrobial activities of extracts from Erythrina variegata were examined in the
present study. The results were given in table 4.5. The zone of inhibition produced by
methanolic crude extract (MeOH) of the bark, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform and
aqueous soluble fraction of methanolic extract ranged from 10.9-15.2 mm , 9.2-12.9 mm ,
11.2-16.4 mm and 12.7-16.6 mm respectively.
However, at a concentration of 400g/disc the result of n-hexane soluble fraction of

methanolic extract (Hex) showed poor activity against most of the test microorganisms.
The growth of E. coil and V. mimicus (zone diameter 11.3 and 13.6 mm respectively) was
moderately inhibited.
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The methanolic crude extract (MeOH) of the bark of Erythrina variegata showed
moderate to strong activity against most of the test organisms. The growth of B. subtilis
(14.2 mm), E.coli (15.2 mm) and A. niger (14.1 mm) was strongly inhibited (Table 4.5).
The carbon tetrachloride partitionate of the methanolic extract at a concentration of 400

g/ disc showed moderate activity against B.cereus (11.3 mm), B. subtilis (12.2 mm),
E.coli (12.3), P. aeruginosa (11.1 mm), S. dysenteriae (12.6 mm) and V. mimicus (12.9
mm). However, the growth of fungi was weakly inhibited showing the zone of inhibition
10.2-10.8 mm.
The chloroform soluble fraction of methanolic extract showed strong activity against B.
cereus (14.4 mm), B. subtilis (16.4 mm), E.coli (14.3 mm), P. aeruginosa (15.1 mm) and
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a fungi A. niger (15.2 mm).
The aqueous soluble fraction showed strong activity against gram positive bacteria
namely B.cereus (15.4mm), B. subtilis (16.6 mm) and S. Lutea (14.5 mm). In case of
gram negative bacteria only P. aeruginosa (16.2 mm) was strongly inhibited. The fraction
also showed strong activity against A. niger (15.3 mm) and S. cerevacae (14.4 mm) and
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moderate activity against C. albicans (13.4 mm).
Out of all the samples, aqueous soluble fraction of the methanolic extract showed best
result in terms of both zone size and spectrum of activity. Reversed phase
chromatographic technique can be used to separate and purify the bioactive constituents
from the polar aqueous soluble fraction of methanolic extract.
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Table 4.5: Antimicrobial activity of test samples of E. variegata
Test microorganisms
Diameter of zone of inhibition (mm)

MeOH
Hex
CT
AQ
Std.
13.1
10.9
14.2
12.3
12.5
7.3
6.7
8.3
7.2
6.6
11.3
9.2
12.2
10.7
10.1
14.4
11.5
16.4
13.1
13.8
15.4
13.2
16.6
14.6
14.5
33.9
38.5
35.5
31.3
25.5
15.2
13.5
13.6
11.2
12.9
11.9
13.9
12.2
11.3
7.7
7.1
8.3
7.6
8.5
13.6
6.9
12.3
11.1
10.1
10.5
10.3
12.6
12.9
10.2
14.3
15.1
13.3
13.1
12.6
12.9
12.9
12.6
13.8
16.2
13.8
13.7
12.7
13.8
12.7
13.6
35.6
36.2
26.6
20.5
26.2
32.5
31.1
31.2
12.7
14.1
11.8
7.2
6.8
6.5
10.3
10.8
10.2
11.2
15.2
13.7
13.4
15.3
14.4
36.9
26.2
29.9
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Gram positive bact.

Bacillus cereus
Bacillus megaterium
Bacillus subtilis
Staphylococcus aureus
Sarcina lutea
Gram negative bact.
Escherichia coli
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Salmonella paratyphi
Salmonella typhi
Shigella boydii
Shigella dysenteriae
Vibrio mimicus
Vibrio parahemolyticus
Fungi
Candida albicans
Aspergillus niger
Sacharomyces cerevacae
MeOH: Methanolic extract of the whole plant
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Hex: Hexane soluble fractions of the methanolic extract
CTSF : Carbon tetrachloride soluble fractions of the methanolic extract

CFSF : Chloroform soluble fractions of the methanolic extract
AQF
: Aqueous soluble fractions of the methanolic extract
Std
: Standard kanamycin disc (30g)
In conclusion, the obtained results confirmed the presence of anti-microbial properties of

Erythrina. variegata which supports the traditional use of this plant in various diseases
caused by pathogenic microorganisms. Bioactiviy guided isolation can be carried out to
separate bioactive metabolites.
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CHAPTER 5
BRINE SHRIMP LETHALITY BIOASSAY
Chapter 5: Brine shrimp lethality bioassay
Chapter 5
Brine shrimp lethality bioassay
Pharmacology is simply toxicology at a lower dose, and toxicology is simply
pharmacology at a higher dose. Bioactive compounds are almost always toxic in high
doses. The in vivo lethality in a simple zoologic organism can be used as a convenient
monitor for screening and fractionation in the discovery and monitoring of bioactive
natural products. Meyer et al., 1982 focused on Artemia salina as a test organism and
developed a protocol for Brine shrimp lethality bioassay to monitor cytotoxicty of a
compound.
5.1. Brine shrimp lethality bioassay
5.1.1. Principle (Meyer et al., 1982)
Brine shrimp eggs are hatched in simulated sea water to get nauplii. Sample solutions are
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prepared by dissolving the test materials in pre-calculated amount of DMSO. Ten nauplii
are taken in vials containing 5 ml of simulated sea water. The samples of different
concentrations are added to the premarked vials with a micropipette. The assay is
performed using three replicates. Survivors are counted after 24 hours. These data are
processed in a simple program for probit analysis to estimate LC50 values with 95%
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confidence intervals for statistically significant comparisons of potencies.
5.1.2. Materials
Artemia salina leach (brine shrimp eggs)

Sea salt (NaCl)
Small tank with perforated dividing dam to hatch the shrimp
Lamp to attract shrimps
Pipettes (5, 25ml) and Micropipette (5-50l)
Glass vials
Magnifying glass
Test samples of experimental plants (Table 5.1)
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Table 5.1 : Test samples of experimental plants
Erythrina
variegata
Plant
Test samples
Hexane soluble fraction of methanolic extract
CCl4 soluble fraction of methanolic extract
Chloroform soluble fraction of methanolic extract
Aqueous soluble fraction of methanolic extract
Measured
Amount
(mg)
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
5.1.3. Procedure
5.1.3.1. Preparation of seawater
38 gm sea salt (pure NaCl) was weighed, dissolved in one litre of distilled water and
filtered off to get clear solution.
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5.1.3.2. Hatching of brine shrimps
Artemia salina leach (brine shrimp eggs) collected from pet shops was used as the test
organism. Seawater was taken in the small tank and shrimp eggs were added to one side
of the tank and then that side was covered. Two days were allowed to hatch the shrimp
and to be matured as nauplii. Constant oxygen supply was provided throughout the
hatching time. The hatched shrimps were attracted to the lamp through the perforated dam
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and with the help of a pasteur pipette 10 living shrimps were added to each of the vials
containing 5 ml of seawater.
5.1.3.3 Preparation of test solutions
Measured amount (Table 5.1) of each sample was dissolved in 100l of DMSO. A series
of solutions of lower concentrations were prepared by serial dilution with DMSO. From
each of these test solutions 50 l were added to premarked glass vials/test tubes
containing 5 ml of seawater and 10 shrimp nauplii. So, the final concentration of samples
in the vials/test tubes were 400 g/ml, 200 g/ml, 100 g/ml, 50 g/ml, 25 g/ml, 12.5
g/ml, 6.25 g/ml, 3.125 g/ml, 1.5625g/ml, 0.78125g/ml for 10 dilutions.
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5.1.3.4. Preparation of controls

Vincristine sulphate served as the positive control. 0.2mg of vincristine sulphate was
dissolved in DMSO to get an initial concentration of 20 g/ml from which serial dilutions
were made using DMSO to get 10 g/ml, 5 g/ml, 2.5g/ml, 1.25 g/ml, 0.625 g/ml,
0.3125 g/ml, 0.15625 g/ml, 0.078125 g/ml, 0.0390 g/ml. The control groups
containing 10 living brine shrimp nauplii in 5 ml simulated sea water received the
positive control solutions.
As for negative control, 30 l of DMSO was added to each of three premarked glass vials
containing 5 ml of simulated seawater and 10 shrimp nauplii. The test was considered
invalid if the negative control showed a rapid mortality rate and therefore conducted
again.
5.1.3.5. Counting of Nauplii and Analysis of Data
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After 24 hours, the vials were inspected using a magnifying glass and the number of
survivors were counted. The percent (%) mortality was calculated for each dilution. The
concentration-mortality data were analysed by using Microsoft excel. The effectiveness
or the concentration-mortality relationship of plant product is usually expressed as a
median lethal concentration (LC50) value. This represents the concentration of the
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chemical that produces death in half of the test subjects after a certain exposure period.
5.2 Results and Discussion of the test samples of Erythrina variegata
Following the procedure of Meyer (Meyer et al., 1982) the lethality of n-hexane (Hex),
CCl4 (CT), CHCl3 (C) and aqueous soluble fraction (AQ) of the methanolic extract to
brine shrimp were investigated.
Table 5.2 gives the results of the brine shrimp lethality after 24 hours exposure to all the
samples and the positive control, vincristine sulphate. The positive control, compared
with the negative control (sea water) was lethal, giving significant mortality to the
shrimp.
The lethal concentration LC50 of the test samples after 24 hr. was obtained by a plot of
percentage of the shrimps killed against the logarithm of the sample concentration
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(toxicant concentration).and the best-fit line was obtained from the curve data by means
of regression analysis.
Table 5.2: Results of the test samples of Erythrina variegata

Sample
LC50 (
g/ml)
Vincristine sulphate
(Std.)
Hex
CT
C
AQ
0.3229
4.67
36.68
7.733
14.289
Regression equation
R2
y = 29.797x + 64.628
0.927
y = 25.971x + 32.603
y = 18.925x + 20.393
y = 33.421x + 20.31
y = 32.414x + 12.566
0.9605
0.9428
0.9532
0.9123
The degree of lethality was directly proportional to the concentration of the extract
ranging from significant with the lowest concentration (0.78125g/ml) to highly
significant with the highest concentration (400g/ml). Maximum mortalities took place at
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a concentration of 400g/ml, whereas least mortalities were at 0.78125 g/ml

concentration. In other words, mortality increased gradually with the increase in
concentration of the test samples.
LC50 obtained from the best-fit line slope were 4.67, 36.68, 7.733 and 14.289 g/ml (Fig.
6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 & 6.6) for Hex, CT, C and AQ respectively. In comparison with positive
control (vincristine sulphate), the cytotoxicity exhibited by hexane and chloroform
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soluble fraction of methanolic extract were promising.
Table 5.3 : Effect of Hexane (Hex) and carbontetra chloride (CT) soluble fractions of
methanolic extract on brine shrimp nauplii
Conc.
Log C
(g/ml)
400
200
100
50
25
12.5
6.25
3.125
1.563
0.781
2.602
2.301
2
1.699
1.398
1.097
0.796
0.495
0.194
-0.107
Vincristine Sulphate
% Mortality LC50 (g/ml)

CT
Conc.
(g/ml)
Hex
CT
Hex
100
100
80
80
60
60
50
50
40
30
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
10
40
20
10
5
2.5
0.564 36.68
1.25
0.625
0.3125
0.15625
0.078125
Log C % Mortality LC50

(g/ml)
1.602
100
1.301
100
1.000
100
0.698
90
0.397
80
0.3229
0.096
80
-0.204
60
-0.505
50
-0.806
40
-1.107
20
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Table 5.4 : Effect of Chloroform (C) and aqueous (AQ) soluble fractions on brine
shrimp nauplii
Vincristine Sulphate
% Mortality LC50 (g/ml)
Conc.
Log C
Conc.
(g/ml)
(g/ml)
C
AQ
C
AQ
400
2.602 100 100
40
200
2.301 100 100
20
100
2
90
80
10
50
1.699 80
50
5
25
1.398 80
50
2.5
7.733 14.289
12.5 1.097 50
40
1.25
6.25 0.796 40
40
0.625
3.125 0.495 30
40
0.3125
1.563 0.194 30
20
0.15625
0.781 -0.107 20
10
0.078125
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Log C % Mortality LC50

(g/ml)
1.602
100
1.301
100
1.000
100
0.698
90
0.397
80
0.3229
0.096
80
-0.204
60
-0.505
50
-0.806
40
-1.107
20
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-1.5
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% Mortality
Effect of Vincristine Sulphate (Std.) on Brine shrimp

nauplii
-1
y = 29.797x + 64.628
2
R = 0.927
-0.5
0.5
1.5
Log C
Figure 5.2: Effect of vincristine sulphate on Brine shrimp
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% Mortality
Effect of hexane (Hex) soluble fraction of

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-0.5
y = 25.971x + 32.603
R2 = 0.9605
0.5
1.5
2.5
Log C
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Figure 5.3: Effect of Hexane (Hex) soluble fraction of methanolic extract on brine
shrimp nauplii
% Mortality
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Effect of Carbontetra chloride (CT) soluble

fraction of methanolic extract on brine shrimp
nauplii
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-0.5
y = 18.925x + 20.393
2
R = 0.9428
0.5
1.5
2.5
Log C
Figure 5.4: Effect of carbon tetra chloride (CT) soluble fraction of methanolic
extract on brine shrimp nauplii
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% Mortality
Effect of chloroform (C) soluble fraction of

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-0.5
y = 33.421x + 20.31
2
R = 0.9532
0.5
1.5
2.5
Log C
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Figure 5.5: Effect of chloroform (C) soluble fraction of methanolic extract on brine
shrimp nauplii
Effect of Aqueous (AQ) fraction of methanolic

extract on brine shrimp nauplii
y = 32.414x + 12.566
2
R = 0.9123
% Mortality
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100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-0.5
0.5
1.5
2.5
Log C
Figure 5.6: Effect of Aqueous (AQ) fraction of methanolic extract on brine shrimp
nauplii
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CONCLUSION
Conclusion
Conclusion
Successive chromatographic separation and purification of the chloroform soluble
fraction of a methanolic extract of Erythrina variegata yielded a total of three
compounds. The structures of the compounds were elucidated as alpinum isoflavone (15),
6-hydroxygenistein (16) and 3,28- dihydroxyolean-12-ene (17).
The crude methanolic extract along with n-hexane, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform and
aqueous soluble fractions of Erythrina variegata showed significant antimicrobial and
diseases.
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cytotoxic activities, which supports the traditional use of this plant in various infectious
The plant can be further screened against various diseases in order to find out its
unexplored efficacy and can be a potential source of chemically interesting and
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CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF

A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY,

PHYTOCHEMISTRY RESEARCH LABORATORY

Objective and rationality of the present study

Information about Erythrina varieagata

Medicinal use of Erythrina sp.

Reported biological work on Erythrina variegata

CHAPTER 2: MATERIALS AND METHODS- CHEMICAL

Chemical investigation of the experimental plant

Chemical investigation of Erythrina variegate

Collection and preparation of the plant material

Extraction of the plant material

Investigation of the chloroform soluble fraction

Column Chromatography (CC) of chloroform soluble

Analysis of column fractions by TLC

Isolation and purification of compounds from selected

Chemical and Biological Investigations of Erythrina variegate (Fabaceae)

CHAPTER 3: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION- CHEMICAL

Characterization of EV -1 as alpinam isoflavone (15)

Characterization of EV-2 as 6-hydroxy genistein (16)

Characterization of EV -2 as 3, 28- dihydronyolean-12-ene (17)

CHAPTER 4: MICROBIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION

Principle of Disc Diffusion Method

Apparatus and Reagents

Composition of culture medium

Preparation of the test plates

Diffusion and Incubation

Determination of the zone of inhibition

Result and discussion

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CHAPTER 5: BRINE SHRIMP LETHALITY BIOASSAY

Brine shrimp lethality bioassay

Hatching of brine shrimps

Preparation of test solutions

Counting of Nauplii and Analysis of data

Results and Dicussion of the test samples of Erythrina

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Chemical and Biological Investigations of Erythrina variegate (Fabaceae)

spectroscopy (including DEPT, whenever possible).

(16) and 3,28-dihydroxyolean-12-ene (17) respectively.

Chemical and Biological Investigations of Erythrina variegata (Fabaceae)

demonstrated an LC 50 of 0.32 g/ml.

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are available, traditional medicine is viewed as an efficient and an acceptable system

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1.2. Information about Erythrina variegata:

1.2.1. Plant description:

constricted between the reddish brown seeds (Internet 1).

Chemical and Biological Investigations of Erythrina variegata (Fabaceae)

1.2.2. Local Distribution:

1.2.3. Medicinal uses of Erythrina sp:

1.3. Chemistry of Erythrina:

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Chemical and Biological Investigations of Erythrina variegata (Fabaceae)

1.4. Reported biological works on Erythrina variegata

Sato et al., 2004

Iwanaga et al., 2005

Ohba et al., 1998

Sato et al., 2003

Kobayashi et al., 1997

* Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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