Therapeutic potential of polyphenols and other micronutrients of marine origin

L Pereira, J Cotas - Marine drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Polyphenols are compounds found in various plants and foods, known for their antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory properties. Recently, researchers have been exploring the therapeutic …

Applications of Antioxidant Secondary Metabolites of Sargassum spp.

MD Catarino, R Silva-Reis, A Chouh, S Silva, SS Braga… - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Sargassum is one of the largest and most diverse genus of brown seaweeds, comprising of
around 400 taxonomically accepted species. Many species of this genus have long been a …

Efficient production and skincare activity evaluation of schizophyllan, a β-glucan derived from Schizophyllum commune NTU-1

Z Gou, Z Peng, S Wang, L Chen, Z Ma, Y Kang… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Schizophyllan (SPG), a β-glucan produced by the fungus Schizophyllum commune,
possesses a β-(1→ 3)-linked backbone with single β-(1→ 6)-linked glucose side chains at …

Zebrafish in dermatology: a comprehensive review of their role in investigating abnormal skin pigmentation mechanisms

J Qu, M Yan, Y Fang, J Zhao, T Xu, F Liu… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Skin pigmentation abnormalities, ranging from aesthetic concerns to severe
hyperpigmentation disease, have profound implications for individuals' psychological and …

Glyceroglycolipids in marine algae: A review of their pharmacological activity

S Guo, Z Wang - Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Glyceroglycolipids are major metabolites of marine algae and have a wide range of
applications in medicine, cosmetics, and chemistry research fields. They are located on the …

Ethyl Acetate Extract of Marine Algae, Halymenia durvillei, Provides Photoprotection against UV-Exposure in L929 and HaCaT Cells

P Kraokaew, P Manohong, P Prasertsuksri, P Jattujan… - Marine Drugs, 2022 - mdpi.com
Halymenia durvillei is a red alga distributed along the coasts of Southeast Asian countries
including Thailand. Previous studies have shown that an ethyl acetate fraction of H. durvillei …

Developing Plant Exosomes as an Advanced Delivery System for Cosmetic Peptide

J Hou, W Wei, Z Geng, Z Zhang, H Yang… - ACS Applied Bio …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Peptides are a promising skincare ingredient, but due to their inherent instability and the
barrier function of the skin's surface, they often have limited skin absorption and penetration …

Biotechnological Potential of Macroalgae during Seasonal Blooms for Sustainable Production of UV-Absorbing Compounds

N Rosic, C Thornber - Marine drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Marine macroalgae (seaweeds) are important primary global producers, with a wide
distribution in oceans around the world from polar to tropical regions. Most of these species …

The Ocean's pharmacy: Health discoveries in marine algae

M Silva, D Avni, J Varela, L Barreira - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a global health challenge, constituting a
major cause of mortality and disease burden in the 21st century. Addressing the prevention …

Anti-Photodamage Effect of Agaricus blazei Murill Polysaccharide on UVB-Damaged HaCaT Cells

W Cheng, F Di, L Li, C Pu, C Wang… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
UVB radiation is known to induce photodamage to the skin, disrupt the skin barrier, elicit
cutaneous inflammation, and accelerate the aging process. Agaricus blazei Murill (ABM) is …