A review on fucoidan structure, extraction techniques, and its role as an immunomodulatory agent

TU Jayawardena, DP Nagahawatta, IPS Fernando… - Marine drugs, 2022 - mdpi.com
Functional ingredients for human health have recently become the focus of research. One
such potentially versatile therapeutic component is fucose-containing sulfated …

The role of seaweed polysaccharides in gastrointestinal health: Protective effect against inflammatory bowel disease

NM Liyanage, DP Nagahawatta, TU Jayawardena… - Life, 2023 - mdpi.com
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a prominent global public health issue. Anti-
inflammatory medications, immunosuppressants, and biological therapies are currently used …

In vitro anti-inflammatory activities of fucoidans from five species of brown seaweeds

ED Obluchinskaya, ON Pozharitskaya, AN Shikov - Marine drugs, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to compare the anti-inflammatory effects of fucoidans from brown
seaweeds (Saccharina japonica (SJ), Fucus vesiculosus (FV), Fucus distichus (FD), Fucus …

Fucoidan from Sargassum autumnale Inhibits Potential Inflammatory Responses via NF-κB and MAPK Pathway Suppression in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced RAW …

NM Liyanage, HG Lee, DP Nagahawatta… - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Fucoidans are sulfate-rich polysaccharides with a wide variety of beneficial biological
activities. The present study aimed to highlight the anti-inflammatory activity of fucoidan from …

Characterization and therapeutic effect of Sargassum coreanum fucoidan that inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 macrophages by …

NM Liyanage, HG Lee, DP Nagahawatta… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Inflammation is a complex host-protective response against harmful stimuli involving
macrophage activation that results in secretion of inflammatory mediators, like nitric oxide …

Extraction and Characterization of Fucoidan Derived from Sargassum ilicifolium and Its Biomedical Potential with In Silico Molecular Docking

A Lakshmanan, B Balasubramanian, V Maluventhen… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Fucoidan, a polymer derived from seaweed, poses a broad range of biological applications,
and its potential medicinal benefits have been widely studied over the past decade. In this …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating the Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Various Brown Algae Species

S Ersoydan, T Rustemeyer - Marine Drugs, 2024 - mdpi.com
This literature review investigated the anti-inflammatory properties of brown algae,
emphasizing their potential for dermatological applications. Due to the limitations and side …

Preventive Effect of Ecklonia cava Extract on DSS-Induced Colitis by Elevating Intestinal Barrier Function and Improving Pathogenic Inflammation

YM Kim, HY Kim, JT Jang, S Hong - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, is a
complex gastrointestinal disorder with a multifactorial etiology, including environmental …

[HTML][HTML] Therapeutic potential and roles of dietary seaweeds in food: A systematic review

BM Fasogbon, OH Ademuyiwa… - World Development …, 2024 - Elsevier
Food security is a significant global concern as a result of the burden that the fast-expanding
global population has placed on finite resources, such as arable land for farming …

Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Bioactive Compounds from Seaweeds, Bryozoans, Jellyfish, Shellfish and Peanut Worms

M Khursheed, H Ghelani, RK Jan, TE Adrian - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Inflammation is a defense mechanism of the body in response to harmful stimuli such as
pathogens, damaged cells, toxic compounds or radiation. However, chronic inflammation …