Sulfated polysaccharides from seaweeds: A promising strategy for combatting viral diseases—A review

NM Liyanage, DP Nagahawatta, TU Jayawardena… - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
The limited availability of treatments for many infectious diseases highlights the need for
new treatments, particularly for viral infections. Natural compounds from seaweed are …

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 …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Structural characterization and anti-inflammatory potential of sulfated polysaccharides from Scytosiphon lomentaria; attenuate inflammatory signaling …

H Jayawardhana, HG Lee, NM Liyanage… - Journal of Functional …, 2023 - Elsevier
The brown seaweed, Scytosiphon lomentaria, is widely distributed worldwide but has
received less research attention. Several studies have reported sulfated polysaccharides to …

Roles and mechanisms of fucoidan against dermatitis: A review

Y Jiang, Y Zhao, Z Liu, JKH Fang, KP Lai… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Fucoidan is a sulfate-containing polysaccharide derived from the cell walls of brown algae
and marine invertebrates. Fucoidan is widely used for the treatment of various diseases …

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 …

Investigation of Physical Characteristics and In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Fucoidan from Padina arborescens: A Comprehensive Assessment against …

HG Lee, NM Liyanage, F Yang, YS Kim, SH Lee, SC Ko… - Marine Drugs, 2024 - mdpi.com
A biocompatible, heterogeneous, fucose-rich, sulfated polysaccharide (fucoidan) is
biosynthesized in brown seaweed. In this study, fucoidan was isolated from Padina …

Therapeutic effect of Sargassum swartzii against urban particulate matter–induced lung inflammation via toll-like receptor-mediated NF-κB pathway inhibition

NM Liyanage, DP Nagahawatta, H Jayawardhana… - Algal Research, 2023 - Elsevier
The continuous upsurge of airborne particulate matter (PM) is considered a major threat to
human health all around worldwide, especially in East Asian countries. PM-induced lung …

[HTML][HTML] The structural characteristics, biological activities and mechanisms of bioactive brown seaweed polysaccharides: A review

QL Zhou, Z Wang, WT Chen, XF Liu, KL Cheong… - Journal of Functional …, 2024 - Elsevier
Brown seaweed polysaccharides (BSPs) are potential alternative sources of bioactive
compounds. The food and pharmaceutical industries have a great interest in BSPs because …

New insights on health benefits, interactions with food components and potential application of marine-derived sulfated polysaccharides: A review

X Li, A Shen, M Xiao, S Li, W Yang - International Journal of Biological …, 2025 - Elsevier
Sulfated polysaccharides refer to polysaccharides containing sulfate groups on sugar units.
In nature, sulfated polysaccharides are widely distributed in marine organisms, and the …