Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Tasar Sericin from Different Ecological regions of India


Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | 01 | Page : –
    By

    Md Tahfizur Rahman,

  • Rahul Chaubey,

  1. Post Graduate, Department of Zoology, Millat College, LNMU, Darbhanga, Bihar, India
  2. Project Research Scientist II, Kala-Azar Medical Research Center, Rambagh, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India

Abstract

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Sericin is a by-product of the silk industry, has gained attention for its bioactive properties and ability to scavenge free radicals for protecting cells from oxidative damage and different climatic conditions may influence the biochemical properties of the sericin. Thus, present study aims to evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of tasar sericin extracted from silkworms reared in diverse ecological regions of India. South Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha are different ecological regions notable for their tasar silk production in India, each representing unique climatic and environmental conditions. Sericin samples were extracted using a standardized protocol, and their antioxidant activity was assessed through DPPH, ABTS, and FRAPS assays. Antimicrobial efficacy was analyzed against the most common pathogens, including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans. Analysis shows significant variations in antioxidant and antimicrobial potential across ecological regions, suggesting a correlation between the environmental conditions and the bioactive properties of tasar sericin.

Keywords: Tasar Sericin, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Eco-regions, Bioactivity, DPPH, FRAP, Pathogens

How to cite this article:
Md Tahfizur Rahman, Rahul Chaubey. Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Tasar Sericin from Different Ecological regions of India. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences. 2025; 15(01):-.
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Volume 15
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Received 08/01/2025
Accepted 04/02/2025
Published 21/02/2025
Publication Time 44 Days
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