Characterization, ultrafiltration, depolymerization and gel formulation of ulvans extracted via a novel ultrasound-enzyme assisted method [PDF]
Ultrasonics SonochemistrySea lettuce, or Ulva spp., dominates global algal biomass and significantly contributes to “green tides.”, representing a sustainable source for biomaterials.
M D Torres, Herminia Dominguez
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Evaluation of the Immunostimulatory Effect of Ulvan Polysaccharide on Human Macrophages: Use as a Potential Vaccine Adjuvant [PDF]
Marine DrugsThe ulvans are sulfated heteropolysaccharides that can stimulate the immune response in vitro. Using a human cell model, this study aimed to characterize and evaluate the immunostimulatory properties of crude ulvans extracted from Ulva spp., collected in
Valeska Guevara-Torrejón +3 more
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The sulphated polysaccharides extract ulvans from Ulva armoricana limits Marek’s disease virus dissemination in vitro and promotes viral reactivation in lymphoid cells [PDF]
BMC Veterinary Research, 2022 Background Marek’s disease (MD) is a highly contagious lymphoproliferative disease of chickens caused by an alphaherpesvirus, Marek’s disease virus (MDV). MD is presently controlled by systematic vaccination of animals, which protects efficiently against
Frédérick Bussy +4 more
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Marine Bioactive Compounds Derived from Macroalgae as New Potential Players in Drug Delivery Systems: A Review [PDF]
Pharmaceutics, 2022 The marine algal ecosystem is characterized by a rich ecological biodiversity and can be considered as an unexploited resource for the discovery and isolation of novel bioactive compounds.
Bogdan-Stefan Negreanu-Pirjol +4 more
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Production of Active Poly- and Oligosaccharidic Fractions from Ulva sp. by Combining Enzyme-Assisted Extraction (EAE) and Depolymerization [PDF]
Metabolites, 2019 Data on fractionation and depolymerization of the matrix ulvan polysaccharides, and studies on the biological activities on skin cells, are very scarce.
Mathilde Fournière +5 more
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Effects of Ulva sp. Extracts on the Growth, Biofilm Production, and Virulence of Skin Bacteria Microbiota: Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Cutibacterium acnes Strains [PDF]
Molecules, 2021 Ulva sp. is known to be a source of bioactive compounds such as ulvans, but to date, their biological activity on skin commensal and/or opportunistic pathogen bacteria has not been reported.
Mathilde Fournière +5 more
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Poly- and Oligosaccharide Ulva sp. Fractions from Enzyme-Assisted Extraction Modulate the Metabolism of Extracellular Matrix in Human Skin Fibroblasts: Potential in Anti-Aging Dermo-Cosmetic Applications [PDF]
Marine Drugs, 2021 Ulva sp. is known to be a source of bioactive compounds such as ulvans, but their biological activity on human dermal fibroblast extracellular matrix (ECM) is poorly reported.
Mathilde Fournière +6 more
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Sulfated Polysaccharides from Marine Algae as a Basis of Modern Biotechnologies for Creating Wound Dressings: Current Achievements and Future Prospects [PDF]
Biomedicines, 2020 Wound healing involves a complex cascade of cellular, molecular, and biochemical responses and signaling processes. It consists of successive interrelated phases, the duration of which depends on a multitude of factors.
Boris G. Andryukov +8 more
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Carbohydrate elicitor-induced plant immunity: Advances and prospects [PDF]
HeliyonThe perceived negative impacts of synthetic agrochemicals gave way to alternative, biological plant protection strategies. The deployment of induced resistance, comprising boosting the natural defense responses of plants, is one of those.
Birhanu Kahsay Meresa +6 more
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Molecules, 2021 Hemostasis disorders play an important role in the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and outcome of COVID-19. First of all, the hemostasis system suffers due to a complicated and severe course of COVID-19.
Tatyana A. Kuznetsova +7 more
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