Marine resources are today a renewable source of various compounds, such as
polysaccharides, that are used in the pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, and food fields. In …

Seaweeds (marine macroalgae) are autotrophic organisms capable of producing many
compounds of interest. For a long time, seaweeds have been seen as a great nutritional …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death worldwide. Recent
evidence has demonstrated an association between the gut microbiota and CVD, including …

Biomaterials are considered a substantial building block for tissue engineering, regenerative
medicine, and drug delivery. Despite using both organic and inorganic biomaterials in these …

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 …

Edible marine algae are rich in bioactive compounds and are, therefore, a source of
bioavailable proteins, long chain polysaccharides that behave as low-calorie soluble fibers …

Currently, biologically active natural products become more and more popular among
consumers, both in the form of food supplements and cosmetic products, and as medicines …

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 …

Meat constitutes one the main protein sources worldwide. However, ethical and health
concerns have limited its consumption over the last years. To overcome this negative impact …

The marine algal ecosystem is characterized by a rich ecological biodiversity and can be
considered as an unexploited resource for the discovery and isolation of novel bioactive …