A comprehensive review on nutraceuticals: therapy support and formulation challenges

V Puri, M Nagpal, I Singh, M Singh, GA Dhingra… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nutraceuticals are the nourishing components (hybrid of nutrition and pharmaceuticals) that
are biologically active and possess capability for maintaining optimal health and benefits …

The classification, molecular structure and biological biosynthesis of flavonoids, and their roles in biotic and abiotic stresses

WB Zhuang, YH Li, XC Shu, YT Pu, XJ Wang, T Wang… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
With the climate constantly changing, plants suffer more frequently from various abiotic and
biotic stresses. However, they have evolved biosynthetic machinery to survive in stressful …

A state-of-the-art review on fucoidan as an antiviral agent to combat viral infections

B Pradhan, R Nayak, S Patra, PP Bhuyan… - Carbohydrate …, 2022 - Elsevier
As a significant public health hazard with several drug side effects during medical treatment,
searching for novel therapeutic natural medicines is promising. Sulfated polysaccharides …

Biological activity of algal derived carrageenan: A comprehensive review in light of human health and disease

B Pradhan, JS Ki - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023 - Elsevier
Carrageenans are a family of natural linear sulfated polysaccharides derived from red
seaweeds and used as a common food additive. Carrageenan's properties, impact on …

Immunomodulatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and pharmacokinetic activity of Ulvan, a seaweed-derived sulfated polysaccharide: An updated comprehensive review

B Pradhan, PP Bhuyan, JS Ki - Marine drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cancer is one of the most worldwide spread diseases and causes maximum death.
Treatment of cancer depends on the host immune system and the type of drugs. The …

Plants as a source of anticancer agents: From bench to bedside

WH Talib, S Daoud, AI Mahmod, RA Hamed, D Awajan… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cancer is the second leading cause of death after cardiovascular diseases. Conventional
anticancer therapies are associated with lack of selectivity and serious side effects. Cancer …

Algal phlorotannins as novel antibacterial agents with reference to the antioxidant modulation: Current advances and future directions

B Pradhan, R Nayak, PP Bhuyan, S Patra, C Behera… - Marine Drugs, 2022 - mdpi.com
The increasing drug resistance of infectious microorganisms is considered a primary
concern of global health care. The screening and identification of natural compounds with …

Seaweed-derived sulfated polysaccharides; the new age chemopreventives: a comprehensive review

PP Bhuyan, R Nayak, S Patra, HS Abdulabbas, M Jena… - Cancers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Sulfated polysaccharides are powerful chemotherapeutic or
chemopreventive agents that have anti-cancer properties by increasing immunity and …

Toxic effects and tumor promotion activity of marine phytoplankton toxins: A review

B Pradhan, H Kim, S Abassi, JS Ki - Toxins, 2022 - mdpi.com
Phytoplankton are photosynthetic microorganisms in aquatic environments that produce
many bioactive substances. However, some of them are toxic to aquatic organisms via filter …

Immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities of porphyran, a sulfated galactan

B Pradhan, L Rout, JS Ki - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2023 - Elsevier
Seaweeds are high in bioactive chemicals frequently used to treat human illnesses.
Porphyran is a polysaccharide found in the red seaweeds of the genus Porphyra. Porphyran …