Hi there,
I need some opinion. I've conducted my research project using bioassay- guided method. Out of three sample crude extract I've used, only two of them showed an activity. I've further fractionated the two of it using packed column. Unfortunately, none of the fraction showed any activity. What I can conclude is that the activity happens because of the synergistic interaction between phytochemical present in crude. Do I still need to isolate those compound? Or should I just proceed to identify what compound contain in each fraction using NMR perhaps? For the information, I did screening those fraction using TLC and in each fraction, there were one or two spots developed under UV 365 nm.