Carrageenan is a polysaccharide derived from red algae (seaweed) with enormous
economic potential in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food …

Carrageenan and carrageenan oligosaccharides are red seaweed sulfated carbohydrates
with well-known antiviral properties, mainly through the blocking of the viral attachment …

A single-source reference on the biology of algae, the third edition of Algae: Anatomy,
Biochemistry, and Biotechnology examines the most important taxa and structures for …

Sample particle size is an important parameter in the solid–liquid extraction system of
natural products for obtaining their bioactive compounds. This study evaluates the effect of …

Background Macroalgal epiphytic microbial communities constitute a rich resource for novel
enzymes and compounds, but studies so far largely focused on tag-based microbial diversity …

Neurodegenerative diseases are among the most widespread diseases affecting humans,
and the number of patients is only rising. Seaweed polysaccharide extracts show significant …

The macroalgal industry is expanding, and the quest for novel ingredients to improve and
develop innovative products is crucial. Consumers are increasingly looking for natural …

Seaweeds have been a food source since ancient times (600 BC) and are still widely used
in Asia, mainly in traditional Chinese medicine and Japanese folk medicine. Nowadays …

Phycoerythrin is a major light-harvesting pigment of red algae and cyanobacteria that is
widely used as a fluorescent probe or as a colorant in the food and cosmetic industries. In …

Seaweeds are popular foods due to claimed beneficial health effects, but for many there is a
lack of scientific evidence. In this study, extracts of the edible seaweeds Aramé, Nori, and …