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KMID : 0043320170400091006
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Archives of Pharmacal Research
2017 Volume.40 No. 9 p.1006 ~ p.1020
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Marine polysaccharides: therapeutic efficacy and biomedical applications
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Lee Young-Eun
Kim Hyeong-Min
Seo Chang-Won
Park Tae-Jun
Lee Kyung-Bin
Yoo Seung-Yup
Hong Seong-Chul
Kim Jeong-Tae
Lee Jae-Hwi
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Abstract
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The ocean contains numerous marine organisms, including algae, animals, and plants, from which diverse marine polysaccharides with useful physicochemical and biological properties can be extracted. In particular, fucoidan, carrageenan, alginate, and chitosan have been extensively investigated in pharmaceutical and biomedical fields owing to their desirable characteristics, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, and bioactivity. Various therapeutic efficacies of marine polysaccharides have been elucidated, including the inhibition of cancer, inflammation, and viral infection. The therapeutic activities of these polysaccharides have been demonstrated in various settings, from in vitro laboratory-scale experiments to clinical trials. In addition, marine polysaccharides have been exploited for tissue engineering, the immobilization of biomolecules, and stent coating. Their ability to detect and respond to external stimuli, such as pH, temperature, and electric fields, has enabled their use in the design of novel drug delivery systems. Thus, along with the promising characteristics of marine polysaccharides, this review will comprehensively detail their various therapeutic, biomedical, and miscellaneous applications.
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KEYWORD
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Marine polysaccharide, Anti-cancer, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-viral, Biosensor, Tissue regeneration
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