Marine algae-derived bioactive compounds: a new wave of nanodrugs?

F Menaa, U Wijesinghe, G Thiripuranathar… - Marine drugs, 2021 - mdpi.com
Marine algae are rich in bioactive nutraceuticals (eg, carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, fatty
acids, antioxidants, and pigments). Biotic (eg, plants, microorganisms) and abiotic factors …

Antioxidant effects of seaweeds and their active compounds on animal health and production–a review

I Michalak, R Tiwari, M Dhawan, M Alagawany… - Veterinary …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Natural antioxidants applied as feed additives can improve not only animals' health and
overall performance but also increase their resistance to environmental stress such as heat …

[HTML][HTML] Phycobiliproteins: Structural aspects, functional characteristics, and biotechnological perspectives

J Dagnino-Leone, CP Figueroa, ML Castañeda… - Computational and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Phycobiliproteins (PBPs) are fluorescent proteins of various colors, including fuchsia, purple-
blue and cyan, that allow the capture of light energy in auxiliary photosynthetic complexes …

The state of the art on acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

I Vecchio, L Sorrentino, A Paoletti… - Journal of Central …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic disabling disease that affects the central nervous
system. The main consequences of AD include the decline of cognitive functions and …

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 …

Promising sources of plant-derived polyunsaturated fatty acids: A narrative review

G Rizzo, L Baroni, M Lombardo - International Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - mdpi.com
(1) Background: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are known for their ability to protect
against numerous metabolic disorders. The consumption of oily fish is the main source of …

The neuroprotective potential of carotenoids in vitro and in vivo

J Manochkumar, CGP Doss, HR El-Seedi, T Efferth… - Phytomedicine, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Despite advances in research on neurodegenerative diseases, the
pathogenesis and treatment response of neurodegenerative diseases remain unclear …

Nutraceutical characteristics of the brown seaweed carotenoid fucoxanthin

K Miyashita, F Beppu, M Hosokawa, X Liu… - Archives of biochemistry …, 2020 - Elsevier
Fucoxanthin (Fx), a major carotenoid found in brown seaweed, is known to show a unique
and wide variety of biological activities. Upon absorption, Fx is metabolized to fucoxanthinol …

[HTML][HTML] Multiple roles of fucoxanthin and astaxanthin against Alzheimer's disease: Their pharmacological potential and therapeutic insights

N Oliyaei, M Moosavi-Nasab, N Tanideh, A Iraji - Brain Research Bulletin, 2023 - Elsevier
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most devastating neurodegenerative disorder affecting the
elderly. The exact pathology of AD is not yet fully understood and several hallmarks such as …

Neuroprotective potentials of marine algae and their bioactive metabolites: Pharmacological insights and therapeutic advances

MA Hannan, R Dash, MN Haque, M Mohibbullah… - Marine drugs, 2020 - mdpi.com
Beyond their significant contribution to the dietary and industrial supplies, marine algae are
considered to be a potential source of some unique metabolites with diverse health benefits …