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Dermo-Cosmetic Benefits of Marine Macroalgae-Derived Phenolic Compounds

Applied Sciences, 2022
Marine macroalgae have an interesting profile of bioactive compounds and have gained tremendous attention in cosmeceuticals with negligible toxicity effects (cytotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, genotoxicity, mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, etc.) on ...
Haresh S. Kalasariya, Leonel Pereira
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Multifunctional Gelatin/Chitosan Electrospun Wound Dressing Dopped with Undaria pinnatifida Phlorotannin-Enriched Extract for Skin Regeneration [PDF]

, 2021
The similarities of electrospun fibers with the skin extracellular matrix (ECM) make them promising structures for advanced wound dressings. Moreover, infection and resistance in wounds are a major health concern that may be reduced with antibacterial ...
Lemos, Marco F.L., Januário, Adriana P., Carolina A. M. Ferreira, Adriana P. Januário, Marco F. L. Lemos, Dias, Juliana R., Alves, Nuno, Lemos, Marco F. L., Rafael Félix, Ferreira, Carolina A. M., Félix, Rafael, Nuno Alves, Juliana R. Dias   +12 more
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Characterizing Eckol as a Therapeutic Aid: A Systematic Review

Marine Drugs, 2019
The marine biosphere is a treasure trove of natural bioactive secondary metabolites and the richest source of structurally diverse and unique compounds, such as phlorotannins and halo-compounds, with high therapeutic potential.
Bandana Manandhar, Pradeep Paudel, Su Hui Seong, Hyun Ah Jung, Jae Sue Choi   +4 more
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Identification of Phlorotannins in the Brown Algae, Saccharina latissima and Ascophyllum nodosum by Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled to High-Resolution Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Molecules, 2020
Phlorotannins are bioactive polyphenols in brown macroalgae that make these algae interesting as healthy food. Specific phlorotannins are, however, seldom identified, and extracts from different species are often only analysed for total phenolic content (
Roya R. R. Sardari, Jens Prothmann, Olavur Gregersen, Charlotta Turner, Eva Nordberg Karlsson   +4 more
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A Bioactive Substance Derived from Brown Seaweeds: Phlorotannins

Marine Drugs, 2022
Phlorotannins are a type of natural active substance extracted from brown algae, which belong to a type of important plant polyphenol. Phloroglucinol is the basic unit in its structure. Phlorotannins have a wide range of biological activities, such as antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-tumor, anti-hypertensive, hypoglycemic, whitening, anti ...
Hongli Zheng, Yanan Zhao, Lei Guo
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Application, Challenges, and Prospects of Non‐Thermal Processing Technologies for Seaweed Protein Extraction—A Review

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
This review highlights non‐thermal extraction technologies for seaweed proteins, emphasizing their mechanisms, impacts on protein structure and functionality, and sustainability potential. Key limitations related to species dependence, extract complexity, and scale‐up are discussed to guide future industrial and biorefinery applications.
Rahat Mahmud, Md Fuad Al Hasan, Shuvojit Roy, Tanvir Ahmed   +3 more
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Advances in protein–polyphenol complexation: Unraveling mechanisms, modulation, and functional outcomes

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract Polyphenolic compounds have attracted increasing market demand and extensive attention due to their potential health benefits and bioactivities. Meanwhile, proteins are widely used in the food industry for their nutritional and functional properties. However, the application of proteins in the food industry is often limited by challenges, such
Fang Li, Ziming Xu, Tian Zhao, Gongshuai Song, Danli Wang, Tinglan Yuan, Ling Li, Jinyan Gong   +7 more
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Investigation of the Potential Phlorotannins and Mechanism of Six Brown Algae in Treating Type II Diabetes Mellitus Based on Biological Activity, UPLC-QE-MS/MS, and Network Pharmacology

Foods, 2023
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has developed into an important health concern worldwide. The discovery of phlorotannins and their efficacy in the treatment of T2DM has become a hotspot for research in various fields.
Jialiang Chen, Zheng Zhou, Ping Li, Shuhong Ye, Wei Li, Ming Li, Lin Zhu, Yan Ding   +7 more
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Marine Macroalgae as a Safe Healthy Food While Meeting Food Security Challenges Arising From Climate Changes

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Planned harvesting and processing of marine macroalgae could meet future global food needs and mitigate fuel‐originated carbon dioxide responsible for climate change. Microalgal foods are nutritious and safe. The utilization of macroalgae would avoid environmental problems arising from the release of overgrowing macroalgae caused by heatwaves, which ...
Upali Samarajeewa
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Identifying Phlorofucofuroeckol-A as a Dual Inhibitor of Amyloid-β_25-35 Self-Aggregation and Insulin Glycation: Elucidation of the Molecular Mechanism of Action

Marine Drugs, 2019
Both amyloid-β (Aβ) and insulin are amyloidogenic peptides, and they play a critical role in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and type-2 diabetes (T2D).
Su Hui Seong, Pradeep Paudel, Hyun Ah Jung, Jae Sue Choi   +3 more
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