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Ferdy A. Karauwan
Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Christian University of Indonesia in Tomohon
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Activity of Caulerpa racemosa Against Helicobacter pylori Bacteria Jekki J. F. Kalangi; Yessie K. Lengkey; Nerni O. Potalangi; Selvana S. Tulandi; Reky R. Palandi; Ferdy A. Karauwan
Biofarmasetikal Tropis (The Tropical Journal of Biopharmaceutical) Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55724/jbiofartrop.v8i1.498

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Sea grapes (Caulerpa racemosa) contain various secondary metabolites with bioactive compounds that function as antibacterial agents. This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of ethanol extract from sea grapes (Caulerpa racemosa) against Helicobacter pylori. The method used was the agar diffusion technique with paper discs at four different extract concentrations: 500 µg, 600 µg, 700 µg, and 800 µg per disc. Extraction was carried out through maceration using 96% ethanol as the solvent, and antibacterial activity was assessed based on the formation of inhibition zones around the discs. The results showed that all extract concentrations exhibited very strong inhibitory effects on the growth of H. pylori, with inhibition zones of 27.23 mm, 28.51 mm, 29.91 mm, and 31.51 mm, respectively. The higher the extract concentration, the larger the inhibition zone formed. Based on antibacterial activity categorization, Caulerpa racemosa extract demonstrates potential as a strong antibacterial agent against Helicobacter pylori.
Inhibitory Activity Test of Sea Grape (Caulerpa racemosa) Against Salmonella typhi Bacteria Indri J. Kereh; Yessie K. Lengkey; Sonny D. Untu; Margaretha S. Ginting; Ferdy A. Karauwan; Selvana S. Tulandi; Adolfina Sumagando
Biofarmasetikal Tropis (The Tropical Journal of Biopharmaceutical) Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55724/jbiofartrop.v8i1.500

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Salmonella typhi is the primary bacterial cause of typhoid fever, which remains a serious health concern in developing countries, including Indonesia. This study aims to evaluate the inhibitory activity of sea grape (Caulerpa racemosa) extract against Salmonella typhi. The extract was obtained through maceration and tested using the agar diffusion method with paper discs at various concentrations (100, 200, 300, and 400 µg/disc). The results showed that C. racemosa extract inhibited the growth of S. typhi with average inhibition zone diameters of 25 mm (100 µg), 27.3 mm (200 µg), 28.8 mm (300 µg), and 29.5 mm (400 µg). The negative control (distilled water) showed no antibacterial activity. Based on classification, all concentrations exhibited very strong antibacterial activity. A higher extract concentration corresponded to greater inhibitory effect. These findings suggest that C. racemosa has potential as a natural antibacterial agent against S. typhi and may be further developed for alternative typhoid treatment.
Antibacterial Activity Of Green Sirih Leaves (Piper betle Linn) Against Propionibacterium Acnes Douglas N. Pareta; Rainhard R. M. Tumiwuda; Silvana L. Tumbel; Wilmar Maarisit; Yessie K. Lengkey; Ferdy A. Karauwan; Mitra W. Timburas
Biofarmasetikal Tropis (The Tropical Journal of Biopharmaceutical) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): OKTOBER 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55724/jbiofartrop.v8i2.522

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Betel is one of the medicinal plants often found around us. Because of its properties as an antiseptic and wound medicine, this plant can be cultivated. This research aimed to determine the antibacterial activity of green betel leaf essential oil against Propionibacterium acnes. This laboratory experimental research used a completely randomized design with three repetitions in five concentration treatments, one positive control and one negative control for Propionibacterium acnes bacteria. The test method used was the agar diffusion method. Data was collected by observing and measuring the inhibition zone on each Petri dish, which was then tabulated. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively. At a concentration of 10µl, green betel leaf essential oil can be an antibacterial agent against Propionibacterium acnes, according to the results of measuring the diameter of the inhibition zone produced.
Inhibitory Activity of Sea Grapes (Caulerpa racemosa) Against the Growth of Propionibacterium acnes Yessie K. Lengkey; Indri J. Kereh; Sonny D. Untu; Margaretha S. Ginting; Ferdy A. Karauwan; Selvana S. Tulandi; Adolfina Sumagando
Biofarmasetikal Tropis (The Tropical Journal of Biopharmaceutical) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): OKTOBER 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55724/jbiofartrop.v8i2.524

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This study aimed to determine the inhibitory activity of sea grapes (Caulerpa racemosa) against the growth of Propionibacterium acnes, a bacterium that can cause acne on human skin. Sea grapes contain bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and alkaloids which may act as natural antibacterial agents. This research was conducted experimentally in the laboratory using the agar diffusion method with paper discs. The sea grape sample was extracted by maceration using 96% ethanol and tested at concentrations of 100, 200, 300, and 400 µg/disc. Distilled water was used as a negative control. The results showed that the extract was able to inhibit the growth of Propionibacterium acnes, with inhibition zone diameters ranging from 33.9 to 41.2 mm. The largest inhibition zone was found at the concentration of 400 µg/disc. In conclusion, sea grapes (Caulerpa racemosa) have very strong antibacterial activity against Propionibacterium acnes and have potential as a natural antibacterial source.
Co-Authors Adolfina Sumagando Douglas N. Pareta Indri J. Kereh Indri J. Kereh Jekki J. F. Kalangi Margaretha S. Ginting Mitra W. Timburas Nerni O. Potalangi Rainhard R. M. Tumiwuda Reky R. Palandi Selvana S. Tulandi Silvana L. Tumbel Sonny D. Untu Wilmar Maarisit Yessie K. Lengkey Yessie K. Lengkey