E.T. Evanda, I. Isnawati, Y.T. Rachmad
The regulation of immune responses are controlled by hormone and gene regulation. Micro-mineral such as Selenium is the precursor for immune response based on glutathione hormone activity. The glutathione hormone mainly works against diseases such as HIV/AIDS, avian influenza, and cancer. The aim of this study was to explore the selenium levels and antioxidant activity marine product Corbula sp in Sidoarjo East Java. The Corbula sp. was obtained Candi district, Sidoarjo. Measurement of selenium concentration was performed by atomic absorption spectroscopy. Measurement of antioxidant activity was performed by FRAP (ferric reducing antioxidant power). The selenium measurement result showed that Corbula sp was contained 0.28 ppm. The antioxidant activity was identified by increasing levels at 517 nm. The study was indicated that Corbula sp in Sidoarjo East Java, contains selenium levels to increase antioxidant activity as improvement of immune response with a potential function as alternative nutrition. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Biology Department, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Ketintang-Surabaya-East-Java, 60231, Indonesia; Biology Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Brawijaya University, Jl veteran, East Java, Malang, 65145, Indonesia
