Identification and characterization of the novel bioactive compounds from microalgae and cyanobacteria for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications

S Hassan, R Meenatchi, K Pachillu… - Journal of Basic …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Microalgae and cyanobacteria (blue‐green algae) are used as food by humans. They have
gained a lot of attention in recent years because of their potential applications in …

Polysaccharides from the Sargassum and brown algae genus: extraction, purification, and their potential therapeutic applications

EA Flores-Contreras, RG Araújo… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Brown macroalgae represent one of the most proliferative groups of living organisms in
aquatic environments. Due to their abundance, they often cause problems in aquatic and …

Marine Alga Ulva fasciata-Derived Molecules for the Potential Treatment of SARS-CoV-2: An In Silico Approach

HS Kalasariya, NB Patel, A Gacem, T Alsufyani… - Marine Drugs, 2022 - mdpi.com
SARS-CoV-2 is the causative agent of the COVID-19 pandemic. This in silico study aimed to
elucidate therapeutic efficacies against SARS-CoV-2 of phyco-compounds from the …

[HTML][HTML] Antiviral polysaccharide and antiviral peptide delivering nanomaterials for prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 caused COVID-19 and other viral …

S Homaeigohar, X Liu, M Elbahri - Journal of Controlled Release, 2023 - Elsevier
Antiviral peptides and antiviral polysaccharides can play a major role in the prevention and
treatment of emerging viral health problems. These antiviral compounds are biocompatible …

Symbiotic association of microalgae and plants in a deep water culture system

GEÖ Uyar, N Mısmıl - PeerJ, 2022 - peerj.com
In this study, microalgae culture (Chlorella vulgaris) and mint seedlings (Mentha spp.) were
combined in a hydroponic system to improve plant growth. Mint seedlings were grown both …

The antiviral potential of algal lectins

C Alvarez, C Félix, MFL Lemos - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Algae have emerged as fascinating subjects of study due to their vast potential as sources of
valuable metabolites with diverse biotechnological applications, including their use as …

Macroalgae-derived bioactive compounds for functional food and pharmaceutical applications—a critical review

M Kaur, T Shitanaka, KC Surendra… - Critical Reviews in Food …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The rising demand for global food resources, combined with an overreliance on land-based
agroecosystems, poses a significant challenge for the sustainable production of food …

[HTML][HTML] Antiviral Effect of Microalgae Phaeodactylum tricornutum Protein Hydrolysates against Dengue Virus Serotype 2

BV Rivera-Serrano, SL Cabanillas-Salcido… - Marine Drugs, 2024 - mdpi.com
Dengue, caused by the dengue virus (DENV), is a global health threat transmitted by Aedes
mosquitoes, resulting in 400 million cases annually. The disease ranges from mild to severe …

Bioactive carbohydrate polymers—between myth and reality

M Drira, F Hentati, O Babich, S Sukhikh, V Larina… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Polysaccharides are complex macromolecules long regarded as energetic storage
resources or as components of plant and fungal cell walls. They have also been described …

Green algal polysaccharides and derivatives as potential therapeutics for metabolic diseases

Y Qiu, Z Chen, Y Zhu, J Wen, Y Wen, Y Liu, W Chen… - Food Bioscience, 2024 - Elsevier
Green algae is a nutrient-rich food that has the potential to be a natural source of raw
materials for the development of new drugs. It is rich in polysaccharides and has antiviral …