Journal
ANTIOXIDANTS
Volume 12, Issue 2, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020337
Keywords
microalgae; exopolysaccharides; phycoerythrin; antioxidant activity; anti-inflammatory activity; biocompatibility; wound healing
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The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of sulfated exopolysaccharides (s-EPSs) and phycoerythrin (PE) from the red marine microalga Porphyridium cruentum (CCALA415) were evaluated. s-EPSs showed biocompatibility and high antioxidant activity, while PE demonstrated powerful antioxidant activity. Both molecules exhibited anti-inflammatory activity and facilitated tissue regeneration. Therefore, microalgae-derived compounds are excellent sources of antioxidants for various applications.
Microalgae can represent a reliable source of natural compounds with different activities. Here, we evaluated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of sulfated exopolysaccharides (s-EPSs) and phycoerythrin (PE), two molecules naturally produced by the red marine microalga Porphyridium cruentum (CCALA415). In vitro and cell-based assays were performed to assess the biological activities of these compounds. The s-EPSs, owing to the presence of sulfate groups, showed biocompatibility on immortalized eukaryotic cell lines and a high antioxidant activity on cell-based systems. PE showed powerful antioxidant activity both in vitro and on cell-based systems, but purification is mandatory for its safe use. Finally, both molecules showed anti-inflammatory activity comparable to that of ibuprofen and helped tissue regeneration. Thus, the isolated molecules from microalgae represent an excellent source of antioxidants to be used in different fields.
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