Table 3 Fractions of S. maritima eluted using mobile phase (Hexane:Chloroform) at different gradients and their antibacterial and antioxidant activities
Mobile phase | Fractions | Code | Characteristics | P. aeruginosa (mm) | DPPH radical scavenging activity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100:0 | 1–4 | A | White | 8.3 ± 1.9 | 72.6 ± 3.4 |
90:10 | 5–7 | B | Light yellow | – | 31.8 ± 1.9 |
80:20 | – | – | – |  |  |
70:30 | – | – | – |  |  |
60:40 | – | – | – |  |  |
50:50 | – | – | – |  |  |
40:60 | – | – | – |  |  |
30:70 | – | – | – |  |  |
20:80 | – | – | – |  |  |
10:90 | 8–10 | C | Yellow | – | 63.8 ± 2.6 |
0:100 | 11–12 | D | Brownish yellow | 2.7 ± 0.3 | – |