What is sargassum Fusiforme extract?
Sargassum Fusiforme Extract is an extract of the Brown Alga, Sargassum fusiforme, Sargassaceae. Products ( 1)Formulations (3 762) Search by Search Srv.
Are Phlorotannins polyphenols?
Phlorotannins are a class of polyphenol compounds produced by brown seaweed as secondary metabolites and biosynthesized via the acetate malonate pathway [1,2,3]. They are present in the algae in free form or forming complexes with different components of the cell walls, such as alginic acid [2,4].
What is Sargassum Wightii?
The brown alga Sargassum wightii is one of the marine algal species rich in sulfated polysaccharides that possess a wide spectrum of biological properties, such as free radical scavenging and antioxidant effects.
Can Phlorotannins purified extracts constitute a novel pharmacological alternative for microbial infections with associated inflammatory conditions?
Although the molecular mechanisms underlying these properties remain poorly understood, the results obtained turn phlorotannins purified extracts a novel and potent pharmacological alternative for the treatment of a wide range of microbial infections, which usually also present an inflammatory component.
What happens when sargassum is washed ashore?
When washed ashore, Sargassum will decompose (rot). Rotting Sargassum causes the production of hydrogen sulfide gas which smells like rotten eggs. How can hydrogen sulfide affect my health? However, tiny organisms that live in Sargassum (like larvae of jellyfish) may irritate skin if they come in contact with it.
Where does Sargassum fusiforme grow?
Sargassum fusiforme is a major edible brown macroalga grown in lower intertidal zones along coastlines. The macroalga is cultivated in Japan, Korea, and China ( Ma et al., 2017 ).
What is fusiforme used for?
S. fusiforme is a source of bioactive compounds, such as polysaccharides, which have various functions, including antioxidants, anti-aging, memory improvement and immune regulation ( Chen et al., 2016; Bogie et al., 2019; Zhang et al., 2020 ). It is also an essential herb used to disperse phlegm in traditional Chinese medicine ( Li and Wei, 2002 ).
What is the genus Sargassum known for?
The genus Sargassum (Fucales, Phaeophyceae) consists of over 300 species of multicellular organisms, which are widely distributed in marine habitats. Many of these species are essential in the ecosystem and are economically important marine crops.
What is Sargassum horneri?
The genus Sargassum (Fucales, Phaeophyceae) consists of over 300 species of multicellular organisms, which are widely distributed in marine habitats. Many of these species are essential in the ecosystem and are economically important marine crops. For example, Sargassum horneri is the dominant golden-tide seaweed in the ocean ( Liu et al., 2018 ).