RESEARCH PLAN Antibacterial Fractions From Marine Phytoplankton (Melosira sp., Navicula sp., Nitzschia sp.) Collected From Bali Strait




RESEARCH PLAN
Antibacterial Fractions From Marine Phytoplankton
(Melosira sp., Navicula sp., Nitzschia sp.) Collected From Bali Strait
By:
Ni Putu Intan Apsari [1] and Cok Laksmi Pradna Paramita [2]
[1,2]Denpasar 3rd State Senior High School, Denpasar, Bali-Indonesia

A.    Question or Problem being addressed
As a maritime country, 75% Indonesia’s surface area is covered by ocean. The area is about 5.8 million km² and it has a coastline length about 81,000 km[1]. That condition leads to the large potential of marine biodiversity. Indonesia’s ocean, known as the coral triangle area, is the highest marine biodiversity in the world. The highest potential of marine biodiversity means highest chemicals diversity. Therefore, the uniqueness of chemical structure in Indonesia’s water biodiversity can be marine bio-prospecting efforts which potential as source of new drugs. The secrete of Indonesian marine resources should be unfold to find a useful material especially in health sector[2].
One of useful material is antimicrobial resistance. It can threatens the effective prevention and act as a treatment of an ever-increasing range of infections caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses and fungi. Cuurently, those infections has become serious threats to global public health that requires action across all government sectors and society. Hence, the existance of antimicrobial resistance has become valuable present in all parts of the world.
However, new resistance mechanisms have emerged and have spreaded globally. There are high proportions of antibiotic resistance in bacteria that cause common infections (e.g. urinary tract infections, pneumonia, bloodstream infections) in all regions of the world. A high percentage of hospital-acquired infections are caused by highly resistant bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. As an example, patients with infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria mostly have higher risk of worse clinical conditions and they should consume more health-care resources than other non drug-resistant patients who are infected with the same bacteria
According to WHO (World Health Organization) (2014), antibiotic resistance is a serious public health problem in 114 countries. This cases are due to improper use of dose and function[3]. Therefore, investigating the new source of antibiotic should be conducted especially from the new targeted marine resources such as marine phytoplankton.
In Bali Island, Indonesia, Balineses that live near coastal areas have a local knowledge to use the boiled water with green algae extract inside for treating skin itchy after sailing. The preliminary study identified that in this green algae extract contained Melosira sp, Navicula sp and Nitzschia sp. These green algae–associated as phytoplankton, are used as antiseptic, even though they have not been investigated yet as an antibiotic source. There wasn’t a scientific data that supported the potency of Melosira sp, Navicula sp and Nitzschia sp. as source of antibiotic agent. Therefore, this study aims to investigate a new sources of antibiotic from phytoplankton collected in Bali Strait.

B.    Research Question
The research questions of this research are as follows:
1.     Are Melosira sp, Navicula sp and Nitzschia sp. collected from Bali strait extracts can be used as antibiotic agent?
2.     How does Melosira sp, Navicula sp and Nitzschia sp. extracts work effectively to against pathogenic bacteria S.aureus and E.coli?

C.   Enviro-Engineering Goals
The goals of this research are as follows:
1.     To obtain the scientific data that supported the potency of Melosira sp, Navicula sp and Nitzschia sp. collected from Bali strait as antibiotic producers.
2.     To determine the effectiveness of Melosira sp, Navicula sp, Nitzschia sp. extracts against pathogenic bacteria S.aureus and E.coli.

D.   Expected Outcomes:
The expected result of this study is to obtain a new source of antibiotic from Indonesia’s phytoplankton. These data will be used for further research to develop a new antibiotic from marine phytoplankton.

E.    Hypothesis
The hypothesis of this research are:
1.     Melosira sp, Navicula sp, Nitzschia sp. phytoplankton extract containing antibacterial substance, as an active compound to inhibit S.aureus and E.coli. growth.
2.     Melosira sp, Navicula sp, Nitzschia sp. extract has the potency to be a new sources of antibiotic.

F.    Description in detail of method or procedures
Flowchart The Research





 G.   Procedure
1. Isolation & Identification of phytoplankton
o   Reviewing literature to know the characteristics of Melosira sp, Navicula sp, Nitzschia sp. phytoplankton [4].
o   Collecting and obtaining of the Melosira sp, Navicula sp, Nitzschia sp. phytoplankton in Bali strait.
·      Identifying the phytoplankton in Bali strait to get species of Melosira sp, Navicula sp, Nitzschia sp. phytoplankton.
·      Isolating Melosira sp, Navicula sp, Nitzschia sp. phytoplankton.

2. Cultivation of Phytoplankton
·      Cultivation Melosira sp, Navicula sp, Nitzschia sp. phytoplankton using F/2 medium (Guillard and Rhyter, 1963). Ready culture that has been harvested within two weeks.

3. Extraction and Separation
o   The culture solution were centrifuged at 4°C for 15 minutes (6,000 rpm). Then separated between
o   Extraction of secondary metabolits Melosira sp, Navicula sp, Nitzschia sp. phytoplankton pellet and supernatant

4. GC-MS analysis
·      Analyzing the antibacterial activity by antimicrobial activity test (in-vivo) for S.aureus and E.coli, MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration) Test using nano quant infinite M200 pro, BSLT (Brine Shrimp Lethality Test) using Mayer method.
·      Analyzing the antibacterial compound using column chromatography, Fractination (n-heksana < EtOAc < MeOH), Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), and GC-MS Test (Gas Cromatography-Mass Spectometri).

H.   Hazardous chemicals, Activities and Devices
a)     Detail of chemical substances : MeOH (Methanol), EtOH (Ethanol), EtOAc (Ethyl acetate), n-Hexane, H2SO4 (Sulfur acid), CH2CL2 (Diklorometan).
b)    Biological agents: Staphylococcus aureus and E.  coli
c)     Device and equipment: Centrifuge, rotary evaporator, nano quant infinite M200 pro.
d)    Method Of Disposal : the heavy metals and other solution waste is placed in the special bottle for disposal liquid. All of organic waste was collected and recycled using distillation process. Acid and base wastes were neutralized before dispose in sewer. Others chemical substance is also treated well. All of microbial cultured waste was killed or autoclaved before disposed.
a)     Some substances are toxic material. It is harmful by inhalation and if swallowed may cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. The first aid procedures for inhalation, move to the fresh air. If breathing is difficult used oxygen mask. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with a respiratory medical device. Immediate medical attention is required. If there is skin contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 1,5 minutes.
b)    Using rubber gloves, laboratory coat and mask when preparing and reacting for the samples and chemicals in the fume hood.
c)     Eye protection using UV-protected glass and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) must be taken when using UV-rays.
d)    All of microbial supplies were sterilized after used, researcher should know the standard microbiology practices/asepthic technic (lab coat, glove, and mask).

E.   Research Analysis Method
Research analysis method will use experiment at the laboratory and field observation. The results of antibacterial assay will be analyzed using quantitative method.




POST PROJECT SUMMARY
Antibacterial Fractions From Marine Phytoplankton
(Melosira sp., Navicula sp., Nitzschia sp.) Collected From Bali Strait
By:
Ni Putu Intan Apsari [1] and Cok Laksmi Pradna Paramita [2]
[1,2]Denpasar 3rd State Senior High School, Denpasar, Bali-Indonesia
RESULT AND DISCUSSION

1          Isolation & Identification
            Cultivation was done to obtain the single species of phytoplankton. Identification using morphology technic showed that the isolated phytoplankton were Melosira sp., Navicula sp., and Nitzchia sp. [DSM1] 

Identification of isolated phytoplankton was base to the following chategory;
Observation Fitoplankton Profile
            1.1       Melosira sp.
                        Table 4.3 Phytoplankton Melosira sp. Profile
                       
Classification
General Classification
Close centric diatom
Description
Shapes
almost spherical shaped pills
Size
11 - 30 μm Length, 17 - 70 μm diameter
Colour
Yellow-Brown
Lid
Bantalan mukosa
Flagella
None
Chloroplast
A lot in cell wall.
Behavior
Lifestyle
Photosynthesis, sexsual/asexsual, produce auxospores.
Blooming
None
Hazardous Effect
None
Distribution
Habitate
Sea, river, or lake near by sea.
Geographical
Widely distributed; are present in many parts of the world.
Season
Abundant in summer
Growth Condition
Salinity
23-36
Temperatur
-1 – 250C





Picture 4.1 Melosira sp.
Source: http://www.naturamediterraneo.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=104006
 
 






            1.2       Navicula sp.
                        Tabel [DSM3] 4.4  Navicula sp Phytoplankton Profile.
Classification
General Classification
Pennate diatome
Description
Shape
Shaped like a boat
Size
32 - 130 μm length,  7 - 21 μm wide
Colour
Yellow-Brown
Silika frustules (silicified diatom cell wall, which consists of two valves or sections overlap)
Flagella
None

Chloroplast
Two chloroplasts, the other one in the middle of the raphe (In some diatom pennate, one or two longitudinal slits along the [long] axis or around the margins of the valve)
Behavior
Lifestyle
Photosynthesis, sexual / asexual
Blooming
Do not cause blooming
Hazardous Effect
None
Distribution
Habitate
Benthic (ecological zone in the bottom of the water)
Geographical
Widely distributed; are present in many parts of the world.
Season
Present throughout the year, but more abundant in spring and autumn.
Growth Condition
Salinity
16-39
Temperature
-2 – 290C

Picture 4.2 Navicula sp.
Source : http://www.eos.ubc.ca/research/phytoplankton/diatoms/pennate/navicula/navicula_spp.html
 
Description: http://www.eos.ubc.ca/research/phytoplankton/diatoms/pennate/navicula/images/small/Navicula_spp_40xDIC_3.jpg







           
1.3       Nitzschia sp.
                        Tabel [DSM5] 4.5 Nitzschia sp. Phytoplankton Profile
                       
Classification
General Classification
Pennate diatom
Description
Shape
Small and boat-shaped
Size
25 - 160 μm length ,  0.5 - 8 μm wide
Colour
Yellow-Brown
Lid
Silica frustules (silicified diatom cell wall, which consists of two valves or sections overlap)
Flagella
None
Chloroplast
Two chloroplasts, the other one in the middle of the raphe (In some diatom pennate, one or two longitudinal slits along the [long] axis or around the margins of the valve)
Behavior
Lifestyle
Photosynthesis, sexual/asexual
Blooming
None
Hazardous Effect
None
Distribution
Habitate
There is a fairly a superficial marine waters close to the beach
Geographical
Widely distributed; are present in many parts of the world.
Season
Plenty in the spring
Growth Condition
Salinity
18-38
Description: http://www.tamug.edu/phytoplankton/images/Profiles/nitzschia.jpgTemperature
-2 – 290C






Picture4.2 Navicula sp.
Source : http://www.eos.ubc.ca/research/phytoplankton/diatoms/pennate/navicula/navicula_spp.html
 
 




2. Result of Cultivation [tut6] 
Each cultivation solution from 3 strains phytoplankton could be obtained the dry weight of biomass around  13-14 grams. Table 4.1 showed the result of cultivation

Table 4.1        Biomass from Each Sample
No.
Sample
Sample Description
Biomass
1.
A
Navicula sp.
13,6350 gram
2.
B
  Nitzchia sp.
13,6211 gram
3.
C
Melosira sp.
14,8924 gram



.3         Phytoplankton Extraction Result
Solvent extraction process has been done to obtain the selected potential antibacterial agent. The yield of extract was measured by using the following formula:

            Yield   =            Weight extract        x  100%
                                           Biomass
In this experiment, the pellet contained microalaga biomass was extracted using methanol and the water solution of supernatant was extracted using ethyl acetate. The yield in each extraction were described in Table 4.6.

Table 4.6        Yield calculation table from each extract
No
Sample
Extract Weight (mg)
Biomass
(mg)
Yield
1.
Pellet Navicula sp.
2.1
13635.0
0.015 %
2.
Pellet Nitzchia sp.
2.9
13621.1
0.021 %
3.
Pellet Melosisa sp.
3.6
14892.4
0.024 %
4.
Supernatant Navicula sp.
5.4
13635.0
0.039%
5.
Supernatant Nitzchia sp.
5.3
13621.1
0.039%
6.
Supernatant Melosira sp.
5.2
14892.4
0.034%

The highest yield among these phytoplankton extract was reached by supernatant extrat of Navicula sp and Nitzchia sp. This result indicated that the most of the secondary metabolite was expressed in the extracellular.

4.         The Antibacteria Activity Result
The antibacterial activity test of  pellet and supernatant extract of Melosira sp., Navicula sp., and Nitzschia sp. against the pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli showed that almost all of the pellet and supernatant extract can inhibit Staphylococcus aureus and  E. coli. Table 4.7 & 4.8. shows the results of diameter inhibition that indicated antibacterial activity of pellet and supernatant extracts against Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli.
Tabel [DSM7] 4.7     Anti bacterial activity of Melosira sp., Navicula sp., and Nitzcschia s. extracts  againts pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus
No.
Sample Code
Sample Description
The diameter inhibition against S. aureus (mm) in 100 µg extract
Description
1
a
Pellet extract of  Navicula sp.
9,775
+
2
b
Pellet extract of  Nitzschia sp.
11.05
+++
3
c
Pellet extract of  Melosira sp.
10
+
4
d
Supernatant extract of Navicula sp.
12.5
+++
5
e
Supernatant extract of Nitzschia sp.
12.4
+++
6
f
Supernatant extract of Melosira sp.
13.85
+++
7
amp
Ampicilin ( 10 μg)
50.7
++++
Descriptiom : + = Weak
                     ++ = Medium
                     +++ = Strong
                     ++++ = Very Strong
            Table 4.7 described that the supernatant extracts of three phytoplankton  contained the stronger anti-Staphylococcus aureus substances than pellet extracts. The highest antibacterial extract was  reached by supernatant of Melosira sp. extract against Staphylococcus aureus with the diameter inhibition  13.85 mm.

Tabel[DSM8]  4.8     Anti bacterial activity of Melosira sp., Navicula sp., and Nitzcschia s. extracts  againts pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus  
No.
Sample Code
Sample Description
The Average Diameter Inhibitor zone (mm)
Description
1
a
Pellet extract of Navicula sp.
11.05
+++
2
b
Pellet extract of Nitzschia sp.
21.8
++++
3
c
Pellet extract of  Melosira sp.
11.85
+++
4
d
Supernatant extract of Navicula sp.
9.65
++
5
e
Supernatant extract of Nitzschia sp.
11.05
+++
6
f
Supernatant extract of Melosira sp.
12.75
+++
7
amp
Ampicilin (20 μg)
29.15
++++
Description : + = Weak
                     ++ = Medium
                     +++ = Strong
                     ++++ = Very Strong

Table 4.8 indicated that all of pellet and supernatant extract of Melosira sp., Nitzschia sp., and Navicula sp. could inhibit the growth of E.coli.  The highest activity showed by pellet extract of Nitzschia sp. which has a diameter inhibition approximately 21.8 mm. (Picture 4.4)









Gambar 4.4  The inhibition zone of Melosira sp., Navicula sp., and Nitzcschia sp extracts against Staphylococcus aureus

 
 




5.           MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration) Result
 The results of MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration) of extracts against Staphylococcus aureus can be seen in Table 4.9
Tabel [DSM10]  4.9   MIC test result  of Melosira sp., Navicula sp., Nitzschia sp. extracts againts  pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus
No.
Sample Code
Sample Description
MIC (mg/mL)
1.
A
Pellet extract of Navicula sp.
2.5
2.
B
Pellet extract of  Nitzchia sp.
5.0
3.
C
Pellet extract of Melosira sp.
>5.0
4
D
Supernatant extract of Navicula sp.
5.0
5.
E
Supernatant extract of Nitzchia sp.
5.0
6.
F
Supernatant extract of Melosira sp.
5.0

MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration) in this experiment means the lowest concentration of extract which inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus. The lower value of MIC from the  antibiotic, the higher sensitivity of extracts against phatogenic bacteria. Each sample were adjusted to the following concentration : 250μg, 125μg, 62,5μg, 31,25μg, 15,625μg, 7,8125μg, 3,90625μg, and the smallest concentration were 1,953125μg in 50 µL. The absorbance intensity of control without bacterial inoculation was around 0.8 to 0.9. This absorbance number was used as the benchmarks to determine the value of MIC in the 96 well. Table 4.9 showed that the lowest MIC number against Staphylococcus aureus was reached by pellet extract of Navicula sp.
6.         BSLT (Brine Shrimp Lethality Test) Result
            The results of BSLT test analysis showed that LC50 values of  pellet extract of Navicula sp. was 19.69 pg / ml, pellet extract of Nitszchia sp. was.32.34 pg / ml, pellet extract of Melosira sp. was 27.78 pg / ml. The supernatant extract of  Navicula sp. was 46.43 pg / ml, supernatant extract of Nitszchia sp. was 102.51 pg/ml and supernatant extract of  Melosira sp. was 44.27 pg / ml.







BSLT test result against microalgae
 
           
           





Table  4.10           BSLT test result of extracts
 
 




Extract
Sample Description
y
a
b
x
LC 50 = anti log dari x
A
Pellet  extract of Navicula
5
2.375
1.926
1.294
19.69
B
Pellet extract of Nitzschia
5
2.195
1.686
1.510
32.34
C
Pellet extract of Melosira
5
2.24
1.766
1.444
27.78
D
Supernatant extract of Navicula
5
2.08
1.533
1.667
46.43
E
Supernatant extract of Nitzschia
5
1.86
1.26
2.011
102.51
F
Supernatant extract of Melosira
5
2.08
1.576
1.646
44.27

Table 4.10 described that  based on the cytotoxic test using the BSLT method, six extracts tested categorized as toxic substances. The categorizing of  toxicity properties was indicated by  LC50 value less than 100 ppm. Pellets extract of Navicula sp. has LC50 approximately 19.69 ppm, pellet extract of Nitzschia sp. has 32.34 ppm, pellet extract of Melosira sp. has 27.78 ppm,,supernatant extract of Navicula sp. has 46.43 ppm, supernatant extract of Nitzchia sp.  has 102.51 ppm, and the supernatant extract of Melosira sp. has 44.27 ppm. The most toxic extract was indicated by pellet of Navicula extract with the LC50 19.69 ppm. This substance according to Meyer was very potential to be anticanter as LC50 value <1000 pg / ml.

7.  Result of Open Column Chromatography separation
Table 4.11  Open column fractionation of pellet extract of Nitzchia sp and antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus
Fraction
Ratio of Solvent
Colour
Fraction Weight
Diameter Inhibitor
F1
N-Hexana
100%
Clear
10 mg
5.65 mm
F2
N-Hexana : Ethyl Acetate
20% : 75%
Cream
22 mg
10.9 mm
F3
N-Hexana : Ethyl Acetate
50% : 50%
Broken White
10 mg
10.6 mm
F4
N-Hexana : Ethyl Acetate
75% : 25%
Broken White
0 mg
7.75 mm
F5
Ethyl Acetate
100%
Clear
11 mg
7.65 mm
F6
Ethyl Acetate : Methanol
50% : 50%
Yellow
353 mg
11.8 mm
F7
Methanol
100%
Yellowish
700 mg
13.95 mm




Table 12. Open column chromatography of  Melosira sp extract. And antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus
Fraction
Ratio of Solvent
Colour
Fraction Weight
The Average Diameter Inhibitor zone (mm)
F1
N-Hexana
100%
Clear
3 mg
8.7 mm
F2
N-Hexana : Ethyl Acetate
20% : 75%
Dark Green
38 mg
7.8 mm
F3
N-Hexana : Ethyl Acetate
50% : 50%
Yellow
3 mg
12.55 mm
F4
N-Hexana : Ethyl Acetate
75% : 25%
Light Green
14 mg
12.15 mm
F5
Ethyl Acetate
100%
Green
2 mg
7.9  mm
F6
Ethyl Acetate : Methanol
50% : 50%
Dark Green
265 mg
7.35 mm
F7
Methanol
100%
Green
215 mg
11.5 mm




8. GC–MS analysis

Sampel
retention time (min)
molecular weight
compound
F3(S)
2.801
166
ankilostin

41.993
480.5
Hexadecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester




F4(S)
33.175
282
eicosan

4.752
120
1,2,4-trimethylbenzene




F(6) S
4.269
281
cyclotetrasiloxane




F7(P)
37.553
396
beta sitossterol

The important compounds contained in active fractions  were ankilostin, eicosan, 1,2,4 trimethyl bezene , cyclotetrasiloxane and β-sitosterol. Some of these compound also reported before contained in the active antibacterial fractions from Sedum Pallidum ( Abbas et. al. 2012)


Conclusion and suggestion
Final conclusion resulting from this study was seawater extract containing Melosira sp, Nitzchia sp and Navicula sp. in Bali and Lombok sea has potential to develop as  antibiotic source against gram-negative S.aureus and gram-posittive E.coli.
Antibacterial assay test showed that three extract active against Staphylococcus aureus and E. colli . The highest antibacterial extract presented by Nitzchia sp with the MIC against S. aureus was 2.50 mg/mL. The diameter inhibition of pellet extract of Nitzchia sp against E colli was 21.80 mm and 13.85 mm against S aureus. The BSLT test showed that Navicula sp extract very potential for anticancer sources with the LC 50 value was 19.96 ppm.  GC-MS analysis of active antibacterial fraction of Nitzchiasp contained cyclotetrasilloxaneoctamethyl, hexadecanoicacid, hexadecyl ester, β- sitossterol, ankilostin.
Afterall, Melosira sp, Nitzchia sp and Navicula sp. proved that contain antibacterial compounds, so it can be used as base to the further research for finding new candidate of new antibiotics source. Further separation was needed to know the undefined  compounds in active fractions such as using HPLC for obtain a single compound derived from  Melosira sp., Navicula sp., Nitzschia sp.














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