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20 resultsShowing papers similar to Glyceroglycolipids in marine algae: A review of their pharmacological activity
ClearPerspective on the Therapeutic Applications of Algal Polysaccharides
Researchers reviewed the extraction, structural properties, and therapeutic bioactivities of algal polysaccharides — complex carbohydrates from marine and freshwater algae — summarizing evidence for their anticancer, antiviral, antidiabetic, and immunomodulatory effects and identifying knowledge gaps needed to develop them as pharmaceuticals.
Evaluation of Lipid Extracts from the Marine Fungi Emericellopsis cladophorae and Zalerion maritima as a Source of Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Compounds
Researchers evaluated lipid extracts from two marine fungi, Emericellopsis cladophorae and Zalerion maritima, for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. The study found that these marine fungal extracts contain bioactive lipid compounds with potential health-beneficial properties, contributing to growing interest in marine organisms as sources of novel therapeutic compounds.
Characterization of Some Dermato-Cosmetic Preparations with Marine Lipids from Black Sea Wild Stingray
This study characterized dermato-cosmetic preparations formulated with marine lipids from Black Sea fish, evaluating their therapeutic and functional properties based on the traditionally recognized bioactive compounds found in these marine ingredients.
Compounds of Marine Origin with Possible Applications as Healing Agents
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research; it reviews bioactive compounds from marine organisms and their potential applications in wound healing and cosmetic formulations, with no focus on plastic contamination.
Bioactive Potential of Brown Algae
This review summarized the bioactive compounds found in brown algae, including phlorotannins, fucoxanthin, and fucoidan, which show a range of biological activities such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers highlighted the potential of these marine-derived natural products as sources for novel therapeutic agents. The study examines how these compounds work at the molecular level and their possible applications across multiple fields.
From Ocean to Medicine: Harnessing Seaweed’s Potential for Drug Development
This review explores how compounds derived from seaweed show promise for drug development, with properties including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activity. While not directly about microplastics, marine-derived bioactive compounds could be relevant to addressing the inflammation and oxidative stress that microplastic exposure is known to cause in the body.
Extraction, Isolation, Characterization, and Biological Activity of Sulfated Polysaccharides Present in Ascidian Viscera Microcosmus exasperatus
This paper is not about microplastics — it isolates and characterizes sulfated polysaccharides from the marine invertebrate Microcosmus exasperatus, investigating their anticoagulant and antitumoral biological activity as potential bioactive compounds.
Marine Natural Products: A Source of Novel Anticancer Drugs
This review explores marine natural products as potential sources for new anticancer drugs, highlighting compounds derived from marine plants, algae, bacteria, fungi, and invertebrates. Researchers found that marine organisms produce diverse bioactive metabolites with unique chemical structures that show promise against cancer cells. The study underscores the ocean as a largely untapped reservoir of compounds that could lead to novel therapeutic approaches.
A review on health benefits of marine based neutraceuticals on pancreatic cancer
This review examined health benefits of marine-based nutraceuticals for pancreatic cancer prevention and treatment, finding that bioactive compounds from marine organisms show anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antitumor properties with potential to complement therapies for this highly treatment-resistant malignancy.
Marine Ecological Well-Being and the Development of Human Health Through Marine Natural Products and Nutraceuticals
This review examines the balance between marine ecological health and the development of nutraceuticals and functional foods from ocean species. The study discusses how pollution including microplastics threatens marine ecosystems while also covering the bioactive compounds from marine organisms that show potential antioxidant, cardio-protective, and neuroprotective properties.
Microalgae Polysaccharides: An Overview of Production, Characterization, and Potential Applications
This review covers microalgae polysaccharide production, characterization, and applications, highlighting their antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral properties while noting that microalgae can simultaneously remediate wastewater during biomass growth.
Persian Gulf Bivalves: Bioactive Pharmaceutical Compounds and Biomedical Applications
This review covers the bioactive compounds found in bivalves from the Persian Gulf and their potential pharmaceutical and medical applications. Bivalves are relevant to microplastic research because they filter large volumes of water and accumulate microplastics and associated chemicals in their tissues. This paper focuses on medicinal compounds rather than contamination.
The Impact of Microalgae and Their Bioactive Compounds on Liver Well-being in Rats Subjected to Synthetic Phenolic Antioxidants
This review examines how microalgae and their bioactive compounds — including polysaccharides, pigments, and polyphenols — protect liver health in animal models, summarizing evidence for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms. The authors note that algal-derived compounds show hepatoprotective effects in rodent studies, though human clinical evidence remains limited.
The extracellular matrix of green algae
This review examined the diverse extracellular matrix components of green algae, highlighting recent advances in genomic, biochemical, and immunocytochemical studies that have refined understanding of algal cell walls, scales, and mucilage with implications for medicine, food, and biofuel applications.
Macroalgal diversity for sustainable biotechnological development in French tropical overseas territories
This review surveys the diversity of macroalgae in French tropical overseas territories and their biotechnological applications across Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Pacific regions, covering 641 to 1015 species depending on the ocean basin. The authors highlight the potential of tropical macroalgal metabolites for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and bioremediation uses.
Neuroprotective compounds from marine invertebrates
Researchers reviewed biologically active compounds found in marine invertebrates like sponges, sea cucumbers, and coral, many of which show potential for treating neuroinflammatory diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's by targeting key proteins involved in brain inflammation and cell death. While promising, the review notes that challenges around sustainable sourcing and the need for more clinical trials remain significant hurdles before these marine compounds reach patients.
Rehashing Our Insight of Seaweeds as a Potential Source of Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Pharmaceuticals
This review summarizes research on seaweed as a source of beneficial compounds including antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, and other health-promoting substances. While not directly about microplastics, the research is relevant because seaweeds grow in marine environments increasingly contaminated with microplastics. Understanding the health benefits of seaweed also requires considering the potential risks of microplastic contamination in these marine food sources.
Unveiling Biological Activities of Marine Fungi: The Effect of Sea Salt
Marine fungi isolated from Portuguese coastal waters were grown in media supplemented with sea salt to mimic their natural environment, with salt addition altering secondary metabolite profiles and increasing production of antifungal and antibacterial compounds in several strains, suggesting that culture conditions mimicking marine salinity are important for bioprospecting marine fungal bioactivity.
Harnessing the Potential of Biosurfactants for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications
This review examines biosurfactants, which are naturally produced compounds with potential applications in medicine and pharmaceuticals, including antimicrobial, anticancer, and drug delivery uses. Researchers found that biosurfactants offer advantages over synthetic alternatives due to their biodegradability and lower toxicity. The study highlights their promise as coating agents for medical devices and as components in sustainable personal care products.
Concepts and Trends for Extraction and Application of Microalgae Carbohydrates
This review covers how carbohydrates from microalgae can be extracted and used in health, food, and industrial applications. Microalgae research is relevant to microplastics because algae are sensitive to plastic particle toxicity and because algal coatings on microplastics affect how marine organisms interact with them.