Fucoxanthin from algae to human, an extraordinary bioresource: Insights and advances in up and downstream processes

A Pajot, G Hao Huynh, L Picot, L Marchal, E Nicolau - Marine drugs, 2022 - mdpi.com
Fucoxanthin is a brown-colored pigment from algae, with great potential as a bioactive
molecule due to its numerous properties. This review aims to present current knowledge on …

Marine biopolymers as bioactive functional ingredients of electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds for biomedical applications

K Iliou, S Kikionis, E Ioannou, V Roussis - Marine Drugs, 2022 - mdpi.com
Marine biopolymers, abundantly present in seaweeds and marine animals, feature diverse
structures and functionalities, and possess a wide range of beneficial biological activities …

Marine sulfated polysaccharides as potential antiviral drug candidates to treat Corona Virus disease (COVID-19)

M Andrew, G Jayaraman - Carbohydrate Research, 2021 - Elsevier
The viral infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 has increased the mortality rate and engaged
several adverse effects on the affected individuals. Currently available antiviral drugs have …

The potential of algae in the nutricosmetic sector

I Dini - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Seaweeds or algae are marine autotrophic organisms. They produce nutrients (eg, proteins,
carbohydrates, etc.) essential for the survival of living organisms as they participate in …

Recent advances in marine-based nutraceuticals and their health benefits

V Šimat, N Elabed, P Kulawik, Z Ceylan, E Jamroz… - Marine drugs, 2020 - mdpi.com
The oceans have been the Earth's most valuable source of food. They have now also
become a valuable and versatile source of bioactive compounds. The significance of marine …

Advances in research on antiviral activities of sulfated polysaccharides from seaweeds

Q Wei, G Fu, K Wang, Q Yang, J Zhao, Y Wang, K Ji… - Pharmaceuticals, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent years, various viral diseases have suddenly erupted, resulting in widespread
infection and death. A variety of biological activities from marine natural products have …

Bridging artificial intelligence and fucoxanthin for the recovery and quantification from microalgae

JWR Chong, DYY Tang, HY Leong, KS Khoo… - …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid that possesses various beneficial medicinal properties for
human well-being. However, the current extraction technologies and quantification …

Modulation of apoptotic, cell cycle, DNA repair, and senescence pathways by marine algae peptides in cancer therapy

V Visuddho, P Halim, H Helen, AM Muhar… - Marine …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Marine algae, encompassing both macroalgae and microalgae, have emerged as a
promising and prolific source of bioactive compounds with potent anticancer properties …

Immunomodulatory compounds from the sea: From the origins to a modern marine pharmacopoeia

EA Cutolo, R Campitiello, R Caferri, VF Pagliuca, J Li… - Marine Drugs, 2024 - mdpi.com
From sea shores to the abysses of the deep ocean, marine ecosystems have provided
humanity with valuable medicinal resources. The use of marine organisms is discussed in …

[HTML][HTML] Seaweeds as Source of Bioactive Pigments with Neuroprotective and/or Anti-Neurodegenerative Activities: Astaxanthin and Fucoxanthin

E Guardado Yordi, A Pérez Martínez, M Radice… - Marine Drugs, 2024 - mdpi.com
The marine kingdom is an important source of a huge variety of scaffolds inspiring the
design of new drugs. The complex molecules found in the oceans present a great challenge …