期刊
MARINE DRUGS
卷 20, 期 12, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/md20120772
关键词
laminarin; bioactive compounds; algal polysaccharide; biological activity; preclinical; clinical; human health; biomedical application
资金
- Enterprise Ireland
- European Union
- [68550]
- [MSCA20210184]
Marine algal species, especially brown algae, contain polysaccharides such as laminarin that have potential pharmacological properties and health benefits. Laminarin has been extensively studied for its antioxidant, anti-tumor, anti-coagulant, anticancer, immunomodulatory, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and neuroprotective potential. It is considered a biodegradable, biocompatible, and low toxic substance, making it a promising material for biomedical and industrial applications. This review provides an overview of the biological activities, mechanisms of action, impacts on human health, and reported health benefits of laminarin, as well as recent advances and opportunities for further research in this field.
Marine algal species comprise of a large portion of polysaccharides which have shown multifunctional properties and health benefits for treating and preventing human diseases. Laminarin, or beta-glucan, a storage polysaccharide from brown algae, has been reported to have potential pharmacological properties such as antioxidant, anti-tumor, anti-coagulant, anticancer, immunomodulatory, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and neuroprotective potential. It has been widely investigated as a functional material in biomedical applications as it is biodegradable, biocompatible, and is low toxic substances. The reported preclinical and clinical studies demonstrate the potential of laminarin as natural alternative agents in biomedical and industrial applications such as nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, functional food, drug development/delivery, and cosmeceuticals. This review summarizes the biological activities of laminarin, including mechanisms of action, impacts on human health, and reported health benefits. Additionally, this review also provides an overview of recent advances and identifies gaps and opportunities for further research in this field. It further emphasizes the molecular characteristics and biological activities of laminarin in both preclinical and clinical settings for the prevention of the diseases and as potential therapeutic interventions.
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