Potential anti-atherosclerotic compound from Xestospongia sp. of Bidong archipelago, Terengganu

Abstract

Atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries which occur due to gradual deposition of lipid, fibrin and calcium in the wall of arteries is one of the diseases with a high demand of new remedy. Marine organisms have been proven to contain bioactive compounds that possess many biological activities that are beneficial to humans. This study was carried out to isolate and characterize the potential bioactive compound present in marine sponge Xestospongia sp. and to determine the potential of bioactive compound isolated from Xestospongia sp. as an anti-atherosclerotic agent.