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Overview of Phlorotannins’ Constituents in Fucales [PDF]
Marine Drugs, 2022 Fucales are an order within the Phaeophyceae that include most of the common littoral seaweeds in temperate and subtropical coastal regions. Many species of this order have long been a part of human culture with applications as food, feedand remedies in ...
Marcelo D. Catarino +7 more
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Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Phlorotannins from Fucus vesiculosus [PDF]
Marine Drugs, 2020 Microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) was carried out to maximize the extraction of phlorotannins from Fucus vesiculosus using a hydroethanolic mixture as a solvent, as an alternative to the conventional method with a hydroacetonic mixture.
Sónia J. Amarante +5 more
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The Role of Phlorotannins to Treat Inflammatory Diseases
ChemistryPhlorotannins, bioactive compounds isolated from brown seaweeds, have garnered significant attention in recent years for their wide-ranging therapeutic properties, particularly their anti-inflammatory effects. Recent studies have identified phlorotannins
K. H. I. N. M. Herath +3 more
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Therapeutic effects of phlorotannins in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders [PDF]
Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, 2023 Phlorotannins are natural polyphenolic compounds produced by brown marine algae and are currently found in nutritional supplements. Although they are known to cross the blood–brain barrier, their neuropharmacological actions remain unclear.
Yoon Ji Kwon +5 more
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Physiological functions of phlorotannins [PDF]
Biological Communications, 2018 Phlorotannins are the most abundant group of metabolites specific for brown algae. These substances contribute both to the primary and secondary metabolism of the algal cells and have practical relevance as biologically active compounds. The list of their presumable physiological functions is still not exhaustive and includes wound healing, chelation ...
Valeriya Lemesheva, Elena Tarakhovskaya
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Aquatic Phlorotannins and Human Health: Bioavailability, Toxicity, and Future Prospects [PDF]
Natural Product Communications, 2021 Medicinal chemists and pharmacognosists have relied on terrestrial sources for bioactive phytochemicals to manage and treat disease conditions. However, minimal interest is given to sea life, especially macroalgae and their inherent phytochemical ...
Emmanuel Sunday Okeke +5 more
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Marine Drugs, 2017 Phlorotannins are a group of complex polymers of phloroglucinol (1,3,5-trihydroxybenzene), which are unique compounds from marine brown algae. In our present study, a procedure for extraction and enrichment of phlorotannins from S.
Yajing Li +5 more
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Cosmeceutical Applications of Phlorotannins from Brown Seaweeds
PhycologyDue to the adverse effects associated with synthetic cosmetic ingredients, global demand is increasingly shifting toward natural formulations that offer diverse benefits for enhancing skin health and overall beauty.
D. M. N. M. Gunasekara +3 more
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Marine Drugs, 2018 Phlorotannin is the collective term for polyphenols derived from brown algae belonging to the genera Ascopyllum, Ecklonia, Eisenia, Fucus and Sargassum etc.
Yoshimasa Sugiura +6 more
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Phlorotannins Derived From the Brown Alga as Tyrosinase Inhibitors
Natural Product Communications, 2021 Tyrosinase catalyzes hydroxylation of L-tyrosine and dehydrogenation of L-DOPA in the melanin biosynthesis pathway. Tyrosinase inhibitors have potential use as cosmetic whitening agents and for preventing seafood deterioration. In this report, tyrosinase
Hideyuki Kurihara, Kazuki Kujira
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