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Gagliardi A, Chiarella E, Voci S, Ambrosio N, Celano M, Cristina Salvatici M, Cosco D. DIFUCOSIN: DIclofenac sodium salt loaded FUCOidan-SericIN nanoparticles for the management of chronic inflammatory diseases. Int J Pharm 2024; 655:124034. [PMID: 38531433 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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The current investigation emphasizes the use of fucoidan and sericin as dual-role biomaterials for obtaining novel nanohybrid systems for the delivery of diclofenac sodium (DS) and the potential treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases. The innovative formulations containing 4 mg/ml of fucoidan and 3 mg/ml of sericin showed an average diameter of about 200 nm, a low polydispersity index (0.17) and a negative surface charge. The hybrid nanosystems demonstrated high stability at various pHs and temperatures, as well as in both saline and glucose solutions. The Rose Bengal assay evidenced that fucoidan is the primary modulator of relative surface hydrophobicity with a two-fold increase of this parameter when compared to sericin nanoparticles. The interaction between the drug and the nanohybrids was confirmed through FT-IR analysis. Moreover, the release profile of DS from the colloidal systems showed a prolonged and constant drug leakage over time both at pH 5 and 7. The DS-loaded nanohybrids (DIFUCOSIN) induced a significant decrease of IL-6 and IL-1β with respect to the active compound in human chondrocytes evidencing a synergistic action of the individual components of nanosystems and the drug and demonstrating the potential application of the proposed nanomedicine for the treatment of inflammation.
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- Agnese Gagliardi
- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Græcia", 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University "Magna Græcia", 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Græcia", 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Græcia", 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Græcia", 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Institute of Chemistry of Organometallic Compounds (ICCOM)-Electron Microscopy Centre (Ce.M.E.), National Research Council (CNR), 50019, Sesto Fiorentino, Firenze, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Græcia", 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
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Cotas J, Lomartire S, Gonçalves AMM, Pereira L. From Ocean to Medicine: Harnessing Seaweed's Potential for Drug Development. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:797. [PMID: 38255871 PMCID: PMC10815561 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25020797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Seaweed, a miscellaneous group of marine algae, has long been recognized for its rich nutritional composition and bioactive compounds, being considered nutraceutical ingredient. This revision delves into the promising role of seaweed-derived nutrients as a beneficial resource for drug discovery and innovative product development. Seaweeds are abundant sources of essential vitamins, minerals, polysaccharides, polyphenols, and unique secondary metabolites, which reveal a wide range of biological activities. These bioactive compounds possess potential therapeutic properties, making them intriguing candidates for drug leads in various medical applications and pharmaceutical drug development. It explores their pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities, shedding light on their potential as therapeutic agents. Moreover, the manuscript provides insights into the development of formulation strategies and delivery systems to enhance the bioavailability and stability of seaweed-derived compounds. The manuscript also discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with the integration of seaweed-based nutrients into the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. Regulatory considerations, sustainability, and scalability of sustainable seaweed sourcing and cultivation methods are addressed, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach in harnessing seaweed's potential. This revision underscores the immense potential of seaweed-derived compounds as a valuable reservoir for drug leads and product development. By bridging the gap between marine biology, pharmacology, and product formulation, this research contributes to the critical advancement of sustainable and innovative solutions in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors.
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- João Cotas
- Marine Resources, Conservation and Technology, Marine Algae Lab, CFE—Centre for Functional Ecology: Science for People & Planet, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, 3000-456 Coimbra, Portugal; (J.C.); (S.L.); (A.M.M.G.)
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- Marine Resources, Conservation and Technology, Marine Algae Lab, CFE—Centre for Functional Ecology: Science for People & Planet, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, 3000-456 Coimbra, Portugal; (J.C.); (S.L.); (A.M.M.G.)
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- Marine Resources, Conservation and Technology, Marine Algae Lab, CFE—Centre for Functional Ecology: Science for People & Planet, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, 3000-456 Coimbra, Portugal; (J.C.); (S.L.); (A.M.M.G.)
- Department of Biology and CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Marine Resources, Conservation and Technology, Marine Algae Lab, CFE—Centre for Functional Ecology: Science for People & Planet, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, 3000-456 Coimbra, Portugal; (J.C.); (S.L.); (A.M.M.G.)
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Wang Z, Xu Z, Yang X, Li M, Yip RCS, Li Y, Chen H. Current application and modification strategy of marine polysaccharides in tissue regeneration: A review. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 154:213580. [PMID: 37634336 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Marine polysaccharides (MPs) are exceptional bioactive materials that possess unique biochemical mechanisms and pharmacological stability, making them ideal for various tissue engineering applications. Certain MPs, including agarose, alginate, carrageenan, chitosan, and glucan have been successfully employed as biological scaffolds in animal studies. As carriers of signaling molecules, scaffolds can enhance the adhesion, growth, and differentiation of somatic cells, thereby significantly improving the tissue regeneration process. However, the biological benefits of pure MPs composite scaffold are limited. Therefore, physical, chemical, enzyme modification and other methods are employed to expand its efficacy. Chemically, the structural properties of MPs scaffolds can be altered through modifications to functional groups or molecular weight reduction, thereby enhancing their biological activities. Physically, MPs hydrogels and sponges emulate the natural extracellular matrix, creating a more conducive environment for tissue repair. The porosity and high permeability of MPs membranes and nanomaterials expedite wound healing. This review explores the distinctive properties and applications of select MPs in tissue regeneration, highlighting their structural versatility and biological applicability. Additionally, we provide a brief overview of common modification strategies employed for MP scaffolds. In conclusion, MPs have significant potential and are expected to be a novel regenerative material for tissue engineering.
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- Zhaokun Wang
- Marine College, Shandong University, NO. 180 Wenhua West Road, Gao Strict, Weihai 264209, China.
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- Marine College, Shandong University, NO. 180 Wenhua West Road, Gao Strict, Weihai 264209, China.
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- Marine College, Shandong University, NO. 180 Wenhua West Road, Gao Strict, Weihai 264209, China.
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- Marine College, Shandong University, NO. 180 Wenhua West Road, Gao Strict, Weihai 264209, China.
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Department of Food Science, Cornell University, Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
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- Marine College, Shandong University, NO. 180 Wenhua West Road, Gao Strict, Weihai 264209, China; The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, NO. 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Abdella AA, Ulber R, Zayed A. A spectroscopic response factor-based toluidine blue assay towards a universal assay protocol for sulfated polysaccharides: Application to fucoidan content in crude extract. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2023; 235:115616. [PMID: 37540996 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2023.115616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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Sulfated polysaccharides (SPS) have attracted a lot of interest because of their diverse pharmacological functions. Numerous scientific studies have shown that SPS exhibit better biological activity than those that are not sulfated, such as immunomodulatory, anti-viral, and antioxidant activities. A crucial step to a better understanding of the mechanism of action and health effects is the production of high purity SPS. This calls for the development of selective assay techniques that can identify SPS preferentially without being influenced by other substances or the co-extracted polysaccharides. A universal modified toluidine blue (TB) assay was developed in this study to detect SPS. The assay procedures were conducted using different SPS standards including fucoidans from different biogenic sources, in addition to heparin and dextran sulfate. Spectroscopic response factor was calculated for each SPS which showed very good correlation (R2 = 0.998) with the corresponding sulfation degree. The proposed method was applied for determination of SPS content of crude fucoidan product using five different SPS standards. The method was cross validated by conducting ANOVA test to the obtained % recovery revealing that there is no significant difference between the results obtained by identical reference standard and four nonidentical natural SPS standards. This is the first report of a selective universal assay of SPS that enables the selective determination of SPS using a nonidentical reference standard.
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- Aya A Abdella
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Elguish street (Medical Campus), 31527 Tanta, Egypt
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- Institute of Bioprocess Engineering, Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau, Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 49, 67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany
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- Institute of Bioprocess Engineering, Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau, Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 49, 67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany; Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Elguish street (Medical Campus), 31527 Tanta, Egypt.
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Zueva AO, Silchenko AS, Rasin AB, Malyarenko OS, Kusaykin MI, Kalinovsky AI, Ermakova SP. Production of high- and low-molecular weight fucoidan fragments with defined sulfation patterns and heightened in vitro anticancer activity against TNBC cells using novel endo-fucanases of the GH107 family. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 318:121128. [PMID: 37479440 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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Fucoidans are complex fucose-containing sulfated polysaccharides with pronounced anticancer effects. Their structure-anticancer activity relationships are difficult to determine due to fucoidans' complex, often irregularities-including structures. Fucoidan-active enzymes can be used for this propose. We have investigated two new recombinant endo-fucanases FWf3 and FWf4 from the marine bacterium Wenyingzhuangia fucanilytica CZ1127T that belong to the 107 family of glycoside hydrolases (GH). Both enzymes cleaved α-(1→4)-glycosidic bonds but in fucoidan fragments with different sulfation patterns. FWf3 is the first characterized endo-fucanase that cleaves glycosidic bonds between 2O- and 2,4diO-sulfated L-fucose residues. The obtained endo-fucanases were used to produce low- and high-molecular weight fucoidan derivatives with different sulfate group locations. Low- and high-molecular weight fucoidan derivatives rich with 2,4diO-sulfation were shown to inhibit MDA-MB-231 cell colony formation more efficiently than the native fucoidan and the derivatives sulfated otherwise. Such derivatives effectively suppressed the mitochondrial membrane potential of MDA-MB-231 cells and reduced the expression of the glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1). Co-treatment of MDA-MB-231 cells with the fucoidan derivatives and oligomycin (an OXPHOS inhibitor) resulted in a synergistic anticancer effect. The data obtained demonstrate, that fucoidan and its 2,4diO-sulfated derivatives can be an effective adjunct in TNBC therapy targeting cell metabolism.
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- Anastasiya O Zueva
- G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Laboratory of Enzyme Chemistry, 159 100-Let Vladivostoku Ave., 690022 Vladivostok, Russian Federation
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- G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Laboratory of Enzyme Chemistry, 159 100-Let Vladivostoku Ave., 690022 Vladivostok, Russian Federation.
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- G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Laboratory of Enzyme Chemistry, 159 100-Let Vladivostoku Ave., 690022 Vladivostok, Russian Federation
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- G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Laboratory of Enzyme Chemistry, 159 100-Let Vladivostoku Ave., 690022 Vladivostok, Russian Federation
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- G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Laboratory of Enzyme Chemistry, 159 100-Let Vladivostoku Ave., 690022 Vladivostok, Russian Federation
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- G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Laboratory of Enzyme Chemistry, 159 100-Let Vladivostoku Ave., 690022 Vladivostok, Russian Federation
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- G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Laboratory of Enzyme Chemistry, 159 100-Let Vladivostoku Ave., 690022 Vladivostok, Russian Federation.
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George A, Shrivastav PS. Fucoidan, a brown seaweed polysaccharide in nanodrug delivery. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2023; 13:2427-2446. [PMID: 37010790 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01329-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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Fucoidan-a sulfated marine seaweed obtained from brown algae-has raised considerable interest in the scientific community over the last decade as it possesses a wide range of biological activities such as antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, antithrombotic, anticarcinogenic, and immunoregulatory. This polysaccharide finds application as a drug delivery vehicle due to its non-cytotoxicity, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. Besides, nano biomedical systems have used this marine alga for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Fucoidan has been extensively studied for use in regenerative medicines, in wound healing, and for sustained drug delivery due to its large biodiversity, cost-effectiveness, and mild procedures for extraction and purification. However, the main concern that limits its application is the variance in its batch-to-batch extraction owing to species type, harvesting, and climatic factors. The current review encloses a compendious overview of the origin, chemical structure, and physicochemical and biological properties of fucoidan and its significant role in nanodrug delivery systems. Special emphasis is given to the recent advances in the use of native/modified fucoidan, its combination with chitosan and metal ions for nanodrug delivery applications, especially in cancer treatment. Additionally, use of fucoidan in human clinical trials as a complementary therapeutic agent is also reviewed.
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- Archana George
- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380009, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380009, India.
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Wang M, Veeraperumal S, Zhong S, Cheong KL. Fucoidan-Derived Functional Oligosaccharides: Recent Developments, Preparation, and Potential Applications. Foods 2023; 12:foods12040878. [PMID: 36832953 PMCID: PMC9956988 DOI: 10.3390/foods12040878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Oligosaccharides derived from natural resources are attracting increasing attention as both food and nutraceutical products because of their beneficial health effects and lack of toxicity. During the past few decades, many studies have focused on the potential health benefits of fucoidan. Recently, new interest has emerged in fucoidan, partially hydrolysed into fuco-oligosaccharides (FOSs) or low-molecular weight fucoidan, owing to their superior solubility and biological activities compared with fucoidan. There is considerable interest in their development for use in the functional food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. Therefore, this review summarises and discusses the preparation of FOSs from fucoidan using mild acid hydrolysis, enzymatic depolymerisation, and radical degradation methods, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of hydrolysis methods. Several purification steps performed to obtain FOSs (according to the latest reports) are also reviewed. Moreover, the biological activities of FOS that are beneficial to human health are summarised based on evidence from in vitro and in vivo studies, and the possible mechanisms for the prevention or treatment of various diseases are discussed.
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- Min Wang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Marine Biological Products, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Seafood, Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
- Postgraduate College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Marine Biological Products, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Seafood, Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
- Correspondence: (S.Z.); (K.-L.C.)
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- Department of Biology, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
- Correspondence: (S.Z.); (K.-L.C.)
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V. K. AD, Udduttula A, Jaiswal AK. Unveiling the secrets of marine-derived fucoidan for bone tissue engineering-A review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 10:1100164. [PMID: 36698636 PMCID: PMC9868180 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1100164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Biomedical uses for natural polysaccharides of marine origin are growing in popularity. The most prevalent polysaccharides, including alginates, agar, agarose and carrageenan, are found in seaweeds. One among these is fucoidan, which is a sulfated polysaccharide derived from brown algae. Compared to many of the biomaterials of marine origin currently in research, it is more broadly accessible and less expensive. This polysaccharide comes from the same family of brown algae from which alginate is extracted, but has garnered less research compared to it. Although it was the subject of research beginning in the 1910's, not much has been done on it since then. Few researchers have focused on its potential for biomedical applications; nevertheless, a thorough knowledge of the molecular mechanisms behind its diverse features is still lacking. This review provides a quick outline of its history, sources, and organization. The characteristics of this potential biomaterial have also been explored, with a thorough analysis concentrating on its use in bone tissue engineering. With the preclinical research completed up to this point, the fucoidan research status globally has also been examined. Therefore, the study might be utilized as a comprehensive manual to understand in depth the research status of fucoidan, particularly for applications related to bone tissue engineering.
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- Anupama Devi V. K.
- Tissue Engineering Group, Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India,School of Bio Sciences and Technology (SBST), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Tissue Engineering Group, Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India,*Correspondence: Amit Kumar Jaiswal,
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Chan CH, Deng YH, Peng BY, Chiang PC, Wu LA, Lee YY, Tsao W, Mao HH, Wu CY, Deng WP. Anti-Colorectal Cancer Effects of Fucoidan Complex-Based Functional Beverage Through Retarding Proliferation, Cell Cycle and Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition Signaling Pathways. Integr Cancer Ther 2023; 22:15347354231213613. [PMID: 38059303 DOI: 10.1177/15347354231213613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Fucus vesiculosus-derived fucoidan, a multifunctional bioactive polysaccharide sourced from marine organisms, exhibits a wide range of therapeutic properties, including its anti-tumor effects. While previous research has reported on its anti-cancer potential, limited studies have explored its synergistic capabilities when combined with other natural bioactive ingredients. In this current study, we present the development of an integrative functional beverage, denoted as VMW-FC, which is composed of a fucoidan complex (FC) along with a blend of various herbal components, including vegetables (V), mulberries and fruits (M), and spelt wheat (W). OBJECTIVE Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a significant cause of mortality, particularly in metastatic cases. Therefore, the urgent need for novel alternative medicines that comprehensively inhibit CRC persists. In this investigation, we assess the impact of VMW-FC on CRC cell proliferation, cell cycle dynamics, metastasis, in vivo tumorigenesis, and potential side effects. METHODS Cell growth was assessed using MTT and colony formation assays, while metastatic potential was evaluated through wound healing and transwell migration assays. The underlying signaling mechanisms were elucidated through qPCR and western blot analysis. In vivo tumor formation and potential side effects were evaluated using a subcutaneous tumor-bearing NOD/SCID mouse model. RESULTS Our findings demonstrate that VMW-FC significantly impedes CRC proliferation and migration in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Furthermore, it induces sub-G1 cell cycle arrest and an increase in apoptotic cell populations, as confirmed through flow-cytometric analysis. Notably, VMW-FC also suppresses xenograft tumor growth in NOD/SCID mice without causing renal or hepatic toxicity. CONCLUSION The integrative herbal concoction VMW-FC presents a promising approach for inhibiting CRC by slowing proliferation and migration, inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, and suppressing markers associated with proliferation (Ki-67, PCNA, and CDKs) and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) (Vimentin, N-cadherin, and β-catenin).
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- Chun-Hao Chan
- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Stem Cell Research Center, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Stem Cell Research Center, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Dental Department, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 116081, Taiwan
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- Stem Cell Research Center, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Stem Cell Research Center, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Stem Cell Research Center, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Stem Cell Research Center, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- School of Dental Technology, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Stem Cell Research Center, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Basic Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 242062, Taiwan
- Department of Life Science, Tunghai University, Taichung 407224, Taiwan
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Xiao H, Feng J, Peng J, Wu P, Chang Y, Li X, Wu J, Huang H, Deng H, Qiu M, Yang Y, Du B. Fuc-S-A New Ultrasonic Degraded Sulfated α-l-Fucooligosaccharide-Alleviates DSS-Inflicted Colitis through Reshaping Gut Microbiota and Modulating Host-Microbe Tryptophan Metabolism. Mar Drugs 2022; 21:md21010016. [PMID: 36662189 PMCID: PMC9863236 DOI: 10.3390/md21010016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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SCOPE The dysbiosis of intestinal microecology plays an important pathogenic role in the development of inflammatory bowel disease. METHODS AND RESULTS A polysaccharide named Fuc-S, with a molecular weight of 156 kDa, was prepared by the ultrasonic degradation of fucoidan. Monosaccharide composition, FTIR, methylation, and NMR spectral analysis indicated that Fuc-S may have a backbone consisting of →3)-α-L-Fucp-(1→, →4)-α-L-Fucp-(1→ and →3, 4)-α-D-Glcp-(1→. Moreover, male C57BL/6 mice were fed three cycles of 1.8% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) for 5 days and then water for 7 days to induce colitis. The longitudinal microbiome alterations were evaluated using 16S amplicon sequencing. In vivo assays showed that Fuc-S significantly improved clinical manifestations, colon shortening, colon injury, and colonic inflammatory cell infiltration associated with DSS-induced chronic colitis in mice. Further studies revealed that these beneficial effects were associated with the inhibition of Akt, p-38, ERK, and JNK phosphorylation in the colon tissues, regulating the structure and abundance of the gut microbiota, and modulating the host-microbe tryptophan metabolism of the mice with chronic colitis. CONCLUSION Our data confirmed the presence of glucose in the backbone of fucoidan and provided useful information that Fuc-S can be applied as an effective functional food and pharmaceutical candidate for IBD treatment.
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- Haitao Xiao
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Natural Products Activity Components and Function, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550031, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Natural Products Activity Components and Function, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Natural Products Activity Components and Function, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
- Correspondence: (Y.Y.); (B.D.); Tel.: +86-335-8077682 (B.D.)
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Natural Products Activity Components and Function, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
- Correspondence: (Y.Y.); (B.D.); Tel.: +86-335-8077682 (B.D.)
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Díaz-Resendiz KJG, Toledo-Ibarra GA, Ruiz-Manzano R, Giron Perez DA, Covantes-Rosales CE, Benitez-Trinidad AB, Ramirez-Ibarra KM, Hermosillo Escobedo AT, González-Navarro I, Ventura-Ramón GH, Romero Castro A, Alam Escamilla D, Bueno-Duran AY, Girón-Pérez MI. Ex vivo treatment with fucoidan of mononuclear cells from SARS-CoV-2 infected patients. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2022; 32:2634-2652. [PMID: 34689674 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2021.1982875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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COVID-19 is a worldwide health emergency, therapy for this disease is based on antiviral drugs and immunomodulators, however, there is no treatment to effectively reduce the COVID-19 mortality rate. Fucoidan is a polysaccharide obtained from marine brown algae, with anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and immune-enhancing properties, thus, fucoidan may be used as an alternative treatment (complementary to prescribed medical therapy) for the recovery of COVID-19. This work aimed to determine the effects of ex-vivo treatment with fucoidan on cytotoxicity, apoptosis, necrosis, and senescence, besides functional parameters of calcium flux and mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) on human peripheral blood mononuclear cells isolated from SARS-CoV-2 infected, recovered and healthy subjects. Data suggest that fucoidan does not exert cytotoxicity or senescence, however, it induces the increment of intracellular calcium flux. Additionally, fucoidan promotes recovery of ΔΨm in PBMCs from COVID-19 recovered females. Data suggest that fucoidan could ameliorate the immune response in COVID-19 patients.
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- K J G Díaz-Resendiz
- Universidad Autónoma De Nayarit, Laboratorio Nacional De Investigación Para La Inocuidad Alimentaria (Laniia)-unidad Nayarit, Calle Tres S/n. Colonia. Cd. Industrial. Tepic, Nayarit, México
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- Universidad Autónoma De Nayarit, Laboratorio Nacional De Investigación Para La Inocuidad Alimentaria (Laniia)-unidad Nayarit, Calle Tres S/n. Colonia. Cd. Industrial. Tepic, Nayarit, México
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- Universidad Autónoma De Nayarit, Laboratorio Nacional De Investigación Para La Inocuidad Alimentaria (Laniia)-unidad Nayarit, Calle Tres S/n. Colonia. Cd. Industrial. Tepic, Nayarit, México
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- Universidad Autónoma De Nayarit, Laboratorio Nacional De Investigación Para La Inocuidad Alimentaria (Laniia)-unidad Nayarit, Calle Tres S/n. Colonia. Cd. Industrial. Tepic, Nayarit, México
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- Universidad Autónoma De Nayarit, Laboratorio Nacional De Investigación Para La Inocuidad Alimentaria (Laniia)-unidad Nayarit, Calle Tres S/n. Colonia. Cd. Industrial. Tepic, Nayarit, México
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- Universidad Autónoma De Nayarit, Laboratorio Nacional De Investigación Para La Inocuidad Alimentaria (Laniia)-unidad Nayarit, Calle Tres S/n. Colonia. Cd. Industrial. Tepic, Nayarit, México
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- Universidad Autónoma De Nayarit, Laboratorio Nacional De Investigación Para La Inocuidad Alimentaria (Laniia)-unidad Nayarit, Calle Tres S/n. Colonia. Cd. Industrial. Tepic, Nayarit, México
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- Universidad Autónoma De Nayarit, Laboratorio Nacional De Investigación Para La Inocuidad Alimentaria (Laniia)-unidad Nayarit, Calle Tres S/n. Colonia. Cd. Industrial. Tepic, Nayarit, México
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- Universidad Autónoma De Nayarit, Laboratorio Nacional De Investigación Para La Inocuidad Alimentaria (Laniia)-unidad Nayarit, Calle Tres S/n. Colonia. Cd. Industrial. Tepic, Nayarit, México
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- Universidad Autónoma De Nayarit, Laboratorio Nacional De Investigación Para La Inocuidad Alimentaria (Laniia)-unidad Nayarit, Calle Tres S/n. Colonia. Cd. Industrial. Tepic, Nayarit, México
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- Universidad De Quintana Roo, División De Ciencias De La Salud, Chetumal, Quintana Roo, México
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- Universidad De Quintana Roo, División De Ciencias De La Salud, Chetumal, Quintana Roo, México
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- Universidad Autónoma De Nayarit, Laboratorio Nacional De Investigación Para La Inocuidad Alimentaria (Laniia)-unidad Nayarit, Calle Tres S/n. Colonia. Cd. Industrial. Tepic, Nayarit, México
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- Universidad Autónoma De Nayarit, Laboratorio Nacional De Investigación Para La Inocuidad Alimentaria (Laniia)-unidad Nayarit, Calle Tres S/n. Colonia. Cd. Industrial. Tepic, Nayarit, México
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Lisha VS, Kothale RS, Sidharth S, Kandasubramanian B. A critical review on employing algae as a feed for polycarbohydrate synthesis. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carpta.2022.100242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Anti-angiogenic properties of sulfated polysaccharides fucoidans and their analogs. Russ Chem Bull 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11172-022-3680-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Arai Y, Shingu Y, Yagi H, Suzuki H, Ohshiro T. Occurrence of different fucoidanase genes in Flavobacterium sp. SW and enzyme characterization. J Biosci Bioeng 2022; 134:187-194. [PMID: 35780071 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiosc.2022.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Fucoidans are hetero-sulfated polysaccharides that are widely distributed in brown algae and have been extensively studied for their various biological activities. The structure-function relationship of fucoidans remains unclear but can be studied using fucoidan-degrading enzymes (fucoidanases). Here, we isolated and identified Flavobacterium sp. SW as a microbial strain that can grow on fucoidan from Cladosiphon okamuranus as the sole carbon source. Genomic analysis of this strain revealed the presence of two genes, swfct and swfcn2, that are homologous to fct114 from Luteolibacter algae H18 and fcnA from Psychromonas sp. SW5A, respectively. The gene products were produced in Escherichia coli and showed significantly different specificities for fucoidan. Swfct catalyzed the degradation of deacetylated fucoidan from C. okamuranus, and Swfcn2 degraded fucoidans from Saccharina sculpera and Macrocystis pyrifera. The general properties of Swfct were examined by measuring the amounts of reducing ends produced by the enzymatic reaction, and the enzyme properties of Swfcn2 were evaluated by carbohydrate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Our findings indicate that one microbial strain can harbor genes encoding two different types of fucoidanases.
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- Yoshihito Arai
- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University, Tottori 680-8552, Japan
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- Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Sustainability Science, Tottori University, Tottori 680-8552, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University, Tottori 680-8552, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University, Tottori 680-8552, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University, Tottori 680-8552, Japan.
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Zayed A, Avila-Peltroche J, El-Aasr M, Ulber R. Sulfated Galactofucans: An Outstanding Class of Fucoidans with Promising Bioactivities. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:412. [PMID: 35877705 PMCID: PMC9319086 DOI: 10.3390/md20070412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Fucoidans encompass versatile and heterogeneous sulfated biopolysaccharides of marine origin, specifically brown algae and marine invertebrates. Their chemistry and bioactivities have been extensively investigated in the last few decades. The reported studies revealed diverse chemical skeletons in which l-fucose is the main sugar monomer. However, other sugars, i.e., galactose, mannose, etc., have been identified to be interspersed, forming several heteropolymers, including galactofucans/fucogalactans (G-fucoidans). Particularly, sulfated galactofucans are associated with rich chemistry contributing to more promising bioactivities than fucans and other marine polysaccharides. The previous reports in the last 20 years showed that G-fucoidans derived from Undaria pinnatifida were the most studied; 21 bioactivities were investigated, especially antitumor and antiviral activities, and unique biomedical applications compared to other marine polysaccharides were demonstrated. Hence, the current article specifically reviews the biogenic sources, chemistry, and outstanding bioactivities of G-fucoidans providing the opportunity to discover novel drug candidates.
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- Ahmed Zayed
- Institute of Bioprocess Engineering, Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 49, 67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany;
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Tanta University, El-Guish Street (Medical Campus), Tanta 31527, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Tanta University, El-Guish Street (Medical Campus), Tanta 31527, Egypt;
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- Institute of Bioprocess Engineering, Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 49, 67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany;
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Evaluation of M xO y/fucoidan hybrid system and their application in lipase immobilization process. Sci Rep 2022; 12:7218. [PMID: 35508694 PMCID: PMC9068721 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-11319-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In this work, new MxOy/fucoidan hybrid systems were fabricated and applied in lipase immobilization. Magnesium (MgO) and zirconium (ZrO2) oxides were used as MxOy inorganic matrices. In the first step, the proposed oxides were functionalized with fucoidan from Fucus vesiculosus (Fuc). The obtained MgO/Fuc and ZrO2/Fuc hybrids were characterized by means of spectroscopic analyses, including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance. Additionally, thermogravimetric analysis was performed to determine the thermal stability of the hybrids. Based on the results, the mechanism of interaction between the oxide supports and fucoidan was also determined. Furthermore, the fabricated MxOy/fucoidan hybrid materials were used as supports for the immobilization of lipase from Aspergillus niger, and a model reaction (transformation of p-nitrophenyl palmitate to p-nitrophenol) was performed to determine the catalytic activity of the proposed biocatalytic system. In that reaction, the immobilized lipase exhibited high apparent and specific activity (145.5 U/gcatalyst and 1.58 U/mgenzyme for lipase immobilized on MgO/Fuc; 144.0 U/gcatalyst and 2.03 U/mgenzyme for lipase immobilized on ZrO2/Fuc). The immobilization efficiency was also confirmed using spectroscopic analyses (FTIR and XPS) and confocal microscopy.
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Piñeiro-Ramil M, Flórez-Fernández N, Ramil-Gómez O, Torres MD, Dominguez H, Blanco FJ, Meijide-Faílde R, Vaamonde-García C. Antifibrotic effect of brown algae-derived fucoidans on osteoarthritic fibroblast-like synoviocytes. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 282:119134. [PMID: 35123730 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Synovial fibrosis is a pathological process which contributes to joint pain and stiffness in several musculoskeletal disorders. Fucoidans, sulfated polysaccharides found in brown algae, have recently emerged as promising therapeutic agents. Despite the increasing amount of evidence suggesting the protective role of fucoidans in different experimental approaches of human fibrotic disorders, the effect of these sulfated polysaccharides on synovial fibrosis has not been investigated yet. By an in vitro experimental approach in fibroblast-like synoviocytes, we detected that fucoidans inhibit their differentiation into myofibroblasts with tumor cell-like characteristics and restore apoptosis. Composition and structure of fucoidan appear to be critical for the detected activity. Furthermore, protective effects of these sulfated polysaccharides are mediated by upregulation of nitric oxide production and modulation of TGF-β/smad pathway. Altogether, our results support the use of fucoidans as therapeutic compounds in the treatment of the fibrotic processes involved in rheumatic pathologies.
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- María Piñeiro-Ramil
- Universidade da Coruña, Tissue Engineering and Cellular Therapy Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña (INIBIC), Centro de Investigaciones Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), 15006 A Coruña, Spain.
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- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, Biomass and Sustanaible Development Group (EQ2), Departament of Chemical Engineering, 32004 Ourense, Spain.
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- Aging and Inflammation Research Laboratory, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas de A Coruña (INIBIC), 15006 A Coruña, Spain; Universidade de Coruña, Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Group, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Medicina y Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, 15006 A Coruña, Spain.
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- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, Biomass and Sustanaible Development Group (EQ2), Departament of Chemical Engineering, 32004 Ourense, Spain.
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- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, Biomass and Sustanaible Development Group (EQ2), Departament of Chemical Engineering, 32004 Ourense, Spain.
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- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo de Investigacion en Reumatología y Salud, Centro de Investigaciones Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Departamento de Fisioterapia, Medicina y Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Fisioterapia, 15006 A Coruña, Spain; Hospital Universitario A Coruña, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña (INIBIC), Grupo de Investigacion en Reumatología, 15006 A Coruña, Spain.
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- Universidade da Coruña, Tissue Engineering and Cellular Therapy Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña (INIBIC), Centro de Investigaciones Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), 15006 A Coruña, Spain; Universidade da Coruña, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Medicina y Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, 15006 A Coruña, Spain.
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- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo de Investigacion en Reumatología y Salud, Centro de Investigaciones Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, 15071 A Coruña, Spain.
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Qin L, Xu H, He Y, Liang C, Wang K, Cao J, Qu C, Miao J. Purification, Chemical Characterization and Immunomodulatory Activity of a Sulfated Polysaccharide from Marine Brown Algae Durvillaea antarctica. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:223. [PMID: 35447896 PMCID: PMC9026115 DOI: 10.3390/md20040223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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An immunomodulatory polysaccharide (DAP4) was extracted, purified, and characterized from Durvillaea antarctica. The results of chemical and spectroscopic analyses demonstrated that the polysaccharide was a fucoidan, and was mainly composed of (1→3)-α-l-Fucp and (1→4)-α-l-Fucp residues with a small degree of branching at C-3 of (1→4)-α-l-Fucp residues. Sulfate groups were at C-4 of (1→3)-α-l-Fucp, C-2 of (1→4)-α-l-Fucp and minor C-6 of (1→4)-β-d-Galp. Small amounts of xylose and galactose exist in the forms of β-d-Xylp-(1→ and β-d-Gal-(1→. The immunomodulatory activity of DAP4 was measured on RAW 264.7 cells, the results proved that DAP4 exhibited excellent immunomodulatory activities, such as promoted the proliferation of spleen lymphocytes, increased NO production, as well as enhanced phagocytic of macrophages. Besides, DAP4 could also produce better enhancement on the vitality of NK cells. For the high immunomodulatory activity, DAP4 might be a potential source of immunomodulatory fucoidan with a novel structure.
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- Ling Qin
- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resource, Qingdao 266061, China; (L.Q.); (H.X.); (Y.H.); (C.L.); (K.W.); (J.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resource, Qingdao 266061, China; (L.Q.); (H.X.); (Y.H.); (C.L.); (K.W.); (J.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resource, Qingdao 266061, China; (L.Q.); (H.X.); (Y.H.); (C.L.); (K.W.); (J.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resource, Qingdao 266061, China; (L.Q.); (H.X.); (Y.H.); (C.L.); (K.W.); (J.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resource, Qingdao 266061, China; (L.Q.); (H.X.); (Y.H.); (C.L.); (K.W.); (J.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resource, Qingdao 266061, China; (L.Q.); (H.X.); (Y.H.); (C.L.); (K.W.); (J.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resource, Qingdao 266061, China; (L.Q.); (H.X.); (Y.H.); (C.L.); (K.W.); (J.C.)
- Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Qingdao Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266237, China
- Marine Natural Products R&D Laboratory, Qingdao Key Laboratory, Qingdao 266061, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resource, Qingdao 266061, China; (L.Q.); (H.X.); (Y.H.); (C.L.); (K.W.); (J.C.)
- Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Qingdao Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266237, China
- Marine Natural Products R&D Laboratory, Qingdao Key Laboratory, Qingdao 266061, China
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Aswathi Mohan A, Robert Antony A, Greeshma K, Yun JH, Ramanan R, Kim HS. Algal biopolymers as sustainable resources for a net-zero carbon bioeconomy. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 344:126397. [PMID: 34822992 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The era for eco-friendly polymers was ushered by the marine plastic menace and with the discovery of emerging pollutants such as micro-, nano-plastics, and plastic leachates from fossil fuel-based polymers. This review investigates algae-derived natural, carbon neutral polysaccharides and polyesters, their structure, biosynthetic mechanisms, biopolymers and biocomposites production process, followed by biodegradability of the polymers. The review proposes acceleration of research in this promising area to address the need for eco-friendly polymers and to increase the cost-effectiveness of algal biorefineries by coupling biofuel, high-value products, and biopolymer production using waste and wastewater-grown algal biomass. Such a strategy improves overall sustainability by lowering costs and carbon emissions in algal biorefineries, eventually contributing towards the much touted circular, net-zero carbon future economies. Finally, this review analyses the evolution of citation networks, which in turn highlight the emergence of a new frontier of sustainable polymers from algae.
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- A Aswathi Mohan
- Sustainable Resources Laboratory, Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periya, Kasaragod, Kerala 671316, India
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- Sustainable Resources Laboratory, Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periya, Kasaragod, Kerala 671316, India
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- Sustainable Resources Laboratory, Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periya, Kasaragod, Kerala 671316, India
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- Cell Factory Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Sustainable Resources Laboratory, Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periya, Kasaragod, Kerala 671316, India; Cell Factory Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Cell Factory Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
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Krylova NV, Silchenko AS, Pott AB, Ermakova SP, Iunikhina OV, Rasin AB, Kompanets GG, Likhatskaya GN, Shchelkanov MY. In Vitro Anti-Orthohantavirus Activity of the High-and Low-Molecular-Weight Fractions of Fucoidan from the Brown Alga Fucus evanescens. Mar Drugs 2021; 19:577. [PMID: 34677476 PMCID: PMC8538225 DOI: 10.3390/md19100577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The Hantaan orthohantavirus (genovariant Amur-AMRV) is a rodent-borne zoonotic virus; it is the causative agent of haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in humans. The currently limited therapeutic options require the development of effective anti-orthohantavirus drugs. The ability of native fucoidan from Fucus evanescens (FeF) and its enzymatically prepared high-molecular-weight (FeHMP) and low-molecular-weight (FeLMP) fractions to inhibit different stages of AMRV infection in Vero cells was studied. The structures of derivatives obtained were determined using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. We found that fucoidan and its derivatives exhibited significant antiviral activity by affecting the early stages of the AMRV lifecycle, notably virus attachment and penetration. The FeHMP and FeLMP fractions showed the highest anti-adsorption activity by inhibiting AMRV focus formation, with a selective index (SI) > 110; FeF had an SI of ~70. The FeLMP fraction showed a greater virucidal effect compared with FeF and the FeHMP fraction. It was shown by molecular docking that 2O-sulphated fucotetrasaccharide, a main component of the FeLMP fraction, is able to bind with the AMRV envelope glycoproteins Gn/Gc and with integrin β3 to prevent virus-cell interactions. The relatively small size of these sites of interactions explains the higher anti-AMRV activity of the FeLMP fraction.
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- Natalia V. Krylova
- G.P. Somov Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, Rospotrebnadzor, Selskaya Street, 1, 690087 Vladivostok, Russia; (A.B.P.); (O.V.I.); (G.G.K.); (M.Y.S.)
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- G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far-Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, Prospect 100 let Vladivostoku, 159, 690022 Vladivostok, Russia; (A.S.S.); (S.P.E.); (A.B.R.); (G.N.L.)
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- G.P. Somov Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, Rospotrebnadzor, Selskaya Street, 1, 690087 Vladivostok, Russia; (A.B.P.); (O.V.I.); (G.G.K.); (M.Y.S.)
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- G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far-Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, Prospect 100 let Vladivostoku, 159, 690022 Vladivostok, Russia; (A.S.S.); (S.P.E.); (A.B.R.); (G.N.L.)
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- G.P. Somov Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, Rospotrebnadzor, Selskaya Street, 1, 690087 Vladivostok, Russia; (A.B.P.); (O.V.I.); (G.G.K.); (M.Y.S.)
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- G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far-Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, Prospect 100 let Vladivostoku, 159, 690022 Vladivostok, Russia; (A.S.S.); (S.P.E.); (A.B.R.); (G.N.L.)
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- G.P. Somov Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, Rospotrebnadzor, Selskaya Street, 1, 690087 Vladivostok, Russia; (A.B.P.); (O.V.I.); (G.G.K.); (M.Y.S.)
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- G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far-Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, Prospect 100 let Vladivostoku, 159, 690022 Vladivostok, Russia; (A.S.S.); (S.P.E.); (A.B.R.); (G.N.L.)
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- G.P. Somov Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, Rospotrebnadzor, Selskaya Street, 1, 690087 Vladivostok, Russia; (A.B.P.); (O.V.I.); (G.G.K.); (M.Y.S.)
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Zhang W, Hwang J, Yadav D, An EK, Kwak M, Lee PCW, Jin JO. Enhancement of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Mediated Anti-Cancer Immunity by Intranasal Treatment of Ecklonia cava Fucoidan against Metastatic Lung Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:9125. [PMID: 34502035 PMCID: PMC8431244 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22179125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Although fucoidan, a well-studied seaweed-extracted polysaccharide, has shown immune stimulatory effects that elicit anticancer immunity, mucosal adjuvant effects via intranasal administration have not been studied. In this study, the effect of Ecklonia cava-extracted fucoidan (ECF) on the induction of anti-cancer immunity in the lung was examined by intranasal administration. In C57BL/6 and BALB/c mice, intranasal administration of ECF promoted the activation of dendritic cells (DCs), natural killer (NK) cells, and T cells in the mediastinal lymph node (mLN). The ECF-induced NK and T cell activation was mediated by DCs. In addition, intranasal injection with ECF enhanced the anti-PD-L1 antibody-mediated anti-cancer activities against B16 melanoma and CT-26 carcinoma tumor growth in the lungs, which were required cytotoxic T lymphocytes and NK cells. Thus, these data demonstrated that ECF functioned as a mucosal adjuvant that enhanced the immunotherapeutic effect of immune checkpoint inhibitors against metastatic lung cancer.
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- Wei Zhang
- Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 201508, China; (W.Z.); (J.H.)
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- Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 201508, China; (W.Z.); (J.H.)
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (D.Y.); (E.-K.A.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (D.Y.); (E.-K.A.)
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (D.Y.); (E.-K.A.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Korea;
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- ASAN Medical Center, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 201508, China; (W.Z.); (J.H.)
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (D.Y.); (E.-K.A.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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Chen WH, Wu JJ, Li XF, Lu JM, Wu W, Sun YQ, Zhu B, Qin LP. Isolation, structural properties, bioactivities of polysaccharides from Dendrobium officinale Kimura et. Migo: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 184:1000-1013. [PMID: 34197847 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.06.156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo (D. officinale) is used as herbal medicine and new food resource in China, which is nontoxic and harmless, and can be used as common food. Polysaccharide as one of the main bioactive components in D. officinale, mainly composed of glucose and mannose (Manp: Glcp = 2.01:1.00-8.82:1.00), along with galactose, xylose, arabinose, and rhamnose in different molar ratios and types of glycosidic bonds. Polysaccharides of D. officinale exhibit a variety of biological effects, including immunomodulatory, anti-tumor, gastro-protective, hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and vasodilating effects. This paper presents the extraction, purification, structural characteristics, bioactivities, structure-activity relationships and analyzes gaps in the current research on D. officinale polysaccharides. In addition, based on in vitro and in vivo experiments, the possible mechanisms of bioactivities of D. officinale polysaccharides were summarized. We hope that this work may provide helpful references and promising directions for further study and development of D. officinale polysaccharides.
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- Wen-Hua Chen
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, PR China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, PR China.
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Gómez-Mascaraque LG, Martínez-Sanz M, Martínez-López R, Martínez-Abad A, Panikuttira B, López-Rubio A, Tuohy MG, Hogan SA, Brodkorb A. Characterization and gelling properties of a bioactive extract from Ascophyllum nodosum obtained using a chemical-free approach. Curr Res Food Sci 2021; 4:354-364. [PMID: 34142096 PMCID: PMC8187937 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2021.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The bioactivity and gelling properties of a carbohydrate-rich algal extract obtained from locally harvested Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed using a chemical-free approach were investigated for its potential interest in food applications. Physicochemical characterisation and compositional analysis of the extract, using FTIR, biochemical methods and monosaccharide analysis, confirmed the presence of alginates and fucoidans, although the main polysaccharide present in it was laminarin. Significant amounts of phenolic compounds (~9 mg phloroglucinol/100 mg sample) were also detected. As a result, the extract exhibited good antioxidant activity. It also showed promising prebiotic potential, promoting the growth of beneficial Lactobacillus sp. and Bifidobacteria sp. when compared with commercial prebiotics, but not that of pathogenic bacteria such as E. coli or P. aeruginosa. The gelling properties of the raw extract were explored to optimize hydrogel bead formation by external gelation in CaCl2 solutions. This was enhanced at neutral to alkaline pHs and high extract and CaCl2 concentrations. The mechanical strength, nano- and microstructure of the hydrogel beads prepared under optimised conditions were determined using compression tests, synchrotron small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS/WAXS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It was concluded that the raw algal extract at neutral pH had potential for use as a gelling agent, although further enrichment with alginate improved the mechanical properties of the obtained gels. The advantages and disadvantages of applying the non-purified algal extract in comparison with purified carbohydrates are discussed. Carbohydrate-rich extract from A. nodosum obtained using a chemical-free process. The algal extract exhibited in-vitro antioxidant and prebiotic properties. Beads were obtained by external gelation of the extract at neutral to alkaline pH. Enrichment with alginate improved the mechanical properties of the gels. Components of the extract acted as fillers, reducing structural changes upon drying.
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Key Words
- AAE, ascorbic acid equivalents
- ATR, attenuated total reflectance
- Algae
- BSA, bovine serum albumin
- FOS, fructooligosaccharides
- FTIR, Fourier transfrom infrared spectroscopy
- G, α-L-guluronic acid
- GOS, galactooligosaccharides
- Hydrogel
- M, β-D-mannuronic acid
- NCF, protein conversion factor
- OD, optical density
- PGE, phloroglucinol equivalents
- Polysaccharide
- SAXS
- SAXS, small-angle X-ray scattering
- SEM, scanning electron microscopy
- Seaweed
- TE, Trolox equivalents
- WAXS, wide-angle X-ray scattering
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- Food Safety and Preservation Department, IATA-CSIC, Avda. Agustín Escardino 7, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- Food Safety and Preservation Department, IATA-CSIC, Avda. Agustín Escardino 7, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- Food Safety and Preservation Department, IATA-CSIC, Avda. Agustín Escardino 7, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- School of Natural Sciences, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland
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- Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland
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Luan F, Zou J, Rao Z, Ji Y, Lei Z, Peng L, Yang Y, He X, Zeng N. Polysaccharides from Laminaria japonica: an insight into the current research on structural features and biological properties. Food Funct 2021; 12:4254-4283. [PMID: 33904556 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo00311a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Laminaria japonica, one of the most widespread seafood consumed in China and many other nations, has been traditionally utilized as an effective therapeutically active substance for treating weight loss, phlegm elimination, and detumescence for more than 2000 years. Numerous studies have found that the polysaccharides play an indispensable role in the nutritional and medicinal value of L. japonica. Water extraction and alcohol precipitation method is the most used method. Approximately 56 LJPs were successfully isolated and purified from L. japonica, whereas only few of them were well characterized. Modern pharmacological studies have shown that L. japonica polysaccharides (LJPs) have high-order structural features and multiple biological activities, including anti-tumor, anti-thrombotic, anti-atherosclerosis, hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, renoprotective, and immunomodulatory. In addition, the structural characteristics of LJPs are closely related to their biological activity. In this review, the extraction and purification methods, structural characteristics, biological activities, clinical settings, toxicities, and structure-activity relationships of LJPs are comprehensively summarized. The structural characteristics and biological activities as well as the underlying molecular mechanisms of LJPs were also outlined. Furthermore, the clinical settings and structure-activity functions of LJPs were highlighted. Some research perspectives and challenges in the study of LJPs were also proposed.
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- Fei Luan
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan 611137, P. R. China.
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Wang F, Xiao Y, Neupane S, Ptak SH, Römer R, Xiong J, Ohmes J, Seekamp A, Fretté X, Alban S, Fuchs S. Influence of Fucoidan Extracts from Different Fucus Species on Adult Stem Cells and Molecular Mediators in In Vitro Models for Bone Formation and Vascularization. Mar Drugs 2021; 19:194. [PMID: 33805470 PMCID: PMC8066524 DOI: 10.3390/md19040194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Fucoidans, sulfated polysaccharides extracted from brown algae, are marine products with the potential to modulate bone formation and vascularization processes. The bioactivity and safety of fucoidans are highly associated with their chemical structure, which may vary with algae species and extraction method. Thus, in depth evaluation of fucoidan extracts in terms of endotoxin content, cytotoxicity, and their detailed molecular biological impact on the individual cell types in bone is needed. In this study, we characterized fucoidan extracts from three different Fucus species including Fucus vesiculosus (Fv), Fucus serratus (Fs), and Fucus distichus subsp. evanescens (Fe) for their chemical features, endotoxin content, cytotoxicity, and bioactive effects on human outgrowth endothelial cells (OEC) and human mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) as in vitro models for bone function and vascularization. Extracts contained mainly high molecular weight (HMW) fucoidans and were free of endotoxins that may cause inflammation or influence vascularization. OEC tolerated fucoidan concentrations up to 200 µg/mL, and no indication of cytotoxicity was observed. The inflammatory response, however, investigated by real-time PCR (RT-PCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and endothelial barrier assessed by impedance measurement differed for the individual extracts. MSC in comparison with endothelial cells were more sensitive to fucoidans and showed partly reduced metabolic activity and proliferation at higher doses of fucoidans. Further results for MSC indicated impaired osteogenic functions in alkaline phosphatase and calcification assays. All tested extracts consistently lowered important molecular mediators involved in angiogenesis, such a VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor), ANG-1 (angiopoietin 1), and ANG-2 (angiopoietin 2), as indicated by RT-PCR and ELISA. This was associated with antiangiogenic effects at the functional level using selected extracts in co-culture models to mimic bone vascularization processes during bone regeneration or osteosarcoma.
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- Fanlu Wang
- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, 24105 Kiel, Germany; (F.W.); (Y.X.); (R.R.); (J.X.); (J.O.); (A.S.)
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, 24105 Kiel, Germany; (F.W.); (Y.X.); (R.R.); (J.X.); (J.O.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Pharmaceutical Institute, Kiel University, 24148 Kiel, Germany; (S.N.); (S.A.)
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- SDU Chemical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark, 5230 Odense, Denmark; (S.H.P.); (X.F.)
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, 24105 Kiel, Germany; (F.W.); (Y.X.); (R.R.); (J.X.); (J.O.); (A.S.)
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, 24105 Kiel, Germany; (F.W.); (Y.X.); (R.R.); (J.X.); (J.O.); (A.S.)
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, 24105 Kiel, Germany; (F.W.); (Y.X.); (R.R.); (J.X.); (J.O.); (A.S.)
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, 24105 Kiel, Germany; (F.W.); (Y.X.); (R.R.); (J.X.); (J.O.); (A.S.)
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- SDU Chemical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark, 5230 Odense, Denmark; (S.H.P.); (X.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Pharmaceutical Institute, Kiel University, 24148 Kiel, Germany; (S.N.); (S.A.)
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, 24105 Kiel, Germany; (F.W.); (Y.X.); (R.R.); (J.X.); (J.O.); (A.S.)
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Shang XC, Chu D, Zhang JX, Zheng YF, Li Y. Microwave-assisted extraction, partial purification and biological activity in vitro of polysaccharides from bladder-wrack (Fucus vesiculosus) by using deep eutectic solvents. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.118169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Isolation and purification of brown algae fucoidan from Sargassum siliquosum and the analysis of anti-lipogenesis activity. Biochem Eng J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2020.107798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Banazadeh M, Amirnejat S, Javanshir S. Synthesis, Characterization, and Catalytic Properties of Magnetic Fe 3O 4@FU: A Heterogeneous Nanostructured Mesoporous Bio-Based Catalyst for the Synthesis of Imidazole Derivatives. Front Chem 2020; 8:596029. [PMID: 33335887 PMCID: PMC7736414 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.596029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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In this protocol, Fucoidan (FU), a fucose-rich sulfated polysaccharide extracted from brown algae Fucus vesiculosus was used for in situ preparation of magnetic Fe3O4@FU. Nanoco magnetic properties of Fe3O4@FU were investigated by energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) adsorption method, and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The catalytic activity of Fe3O4@FU was employed for the synthesis of tri- and tetra-substituted imidazoles through three- and four-component reactions respectively, between benzyl, aldehydes, NH4OAc and benzyl, aldehydes, NH4OAc, and amine under reflux in ethanol. It is worth nothing that excellent yields, short reaction times, chromatography-free purification, and environmental friendliness are highlighted features of this protocol.
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- Maryam Banazadeh
- Heterocyclic Chemistry Research Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Heterocyclic Chemistry Research Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Heterocyclic Chemistry Research Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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Zayed A, El-Aasr M, Ibrahim ARS, Ulber R. Fucoidan Characterization: Determination of Purity and Physicochemical and Chemical Properties. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:E571. [PMID: 33228066 PMCID: PMC7699409 DOI: 10.3390/md18110571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Fucoidans are marine sulfated biopolysaccharides that have heterogenous and complicated chemical structures. Various sugar monomers, glycosidic linkages, molecular masses, branching sites, and sulfate ester pattern and content are involved within their backbones. Additionally, sources, downstream processes, and geographical and seasonal factors show potential effects on fucoidan structural characteristics. These characteristics are documented to be highly related to fucoidan potential activities. Therefore, numerous chemical qualitative and quantitative determinations and structural elucidation methods are conducted to characterize fucoidans regarding their physicochemical and chemical features. Characterization of fucoidan polymers is considered a bottleneck for further biological and industrial applications. Consequently, the obtained results may be related to different activities, which could be improved afterward by further functional modifications. The current article highlights the different spectrometric and nonspectrometric methods applied for the characterization of native fucoidans, including degree of purity, sugar monomeric composition, sulfation pattern and content, molecular mass, and glycosidic linkages.
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- Ahmed Zayed
- Institute of Bioprocess Engineering, Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 49, 67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany;
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Tanta University, College of Pharmacy, El-Guish Street, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.E.-A.); (A.-R.S.I.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Tanta University, College of Pharmacy, El-Guish Street, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.E.-A.); (A.-R.S.I.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Tanta University, College of Pharmacy, El-Guish Street, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.E.-A.); (A.-R.S.I.)
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- Institute of Bioprocess Engineering, Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 49, 67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany;
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Krylova NV, Ermakova SP, Lavrov VF, Leneva IA, Kompanets GG, Iunikhina OV, Nosik MN, Ebralidze LK, Falynskova IN, Silchenko AS, Zaporozhets TS. The Comparative Analysis of Antiviral Activity of Native and Modified Fucoidans from Brown Algae Fucus evanescens In Vitro and In Vivo. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:E224. [PMID: 32331442 PMCID: PMC7230360 DOI: 10.3390/md18040224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The enzymatic depolymerization of fucoidans from brown algae allowed the production of their standardized derivatives with different biological activities. This work aimed to compare the antiviral activities of native (FeF) and modified with enzyme (FeHMP) fucoidans from F. evanescens. The cytotoxicity and antiviral activities of the FeF and FeHMP against herpes viruses (HSV-1, HSV-2), enterovirus (ECHO-1), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) in Vero and human MT-4 cell lines were examined by methylthiazolyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and cytopathic effect (CPE) reduction assays, respectively. The efficacy of fucoidans in vivo was evaluated in the outbred mice model of vaginitis caused by HSV-2. We have shown that both FeF and FeHMP significantly inhibited virus-induced CPE in vitro and were more effective against HSV. FeF exhibited antiviral activity against HSV-2 with a selective index (SI) > 40, and FeHMP with SI ˃ 20, when they were added before virus infection or at the early stages of the HSV-2 lifecycle. Furthermore, in vivo studies showed that after intraperitoneal administration (10 mg/kg), both FeF and FeHMP protected mice from lethal intravaginal HSV-2 infection to approximately the same degree (44-56%). Thus, FeF and FeHMP have comparable potency against several DNA and RNA viruses, allowing us to consider the studied fucoidans as promising broad-spectrum antivirals.
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- Natalya V. Krylova
- G.P. Somov Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, 690087 Vladivostok, Russia; (G.G.K.); (O.V.I.); (T.S.Z.)
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- G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, 690022 Vladivostok, Russia; (S.P.E.); (A.S.S.)
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- I.I. Mechnikov Research Institute of Vaccines and Sera, 105064 Moscow, Russia; (V.F.L.); (I.A.L.); (M.N.N.); (L.K.E.); (I.N.F.)
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- I.I. Mechnikov Research Institute of Vaccines and Sera, 105064 Moscow, Russia; (V.F.L.); (I.A.L.); (M.N.N.); (L.K.E.); (I.N.F.)
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- G.P. Somov Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, 690087 Vladivostok, Russia; (G.G.K.); (O.V.I.); (T.S.Z.)
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- G.P. Somov Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, 690087 Vladivostok, Russia; (G.G.K.); (O.V.I.); (T.S.Z.)
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- I.I. Mechnikov Research Institute of Vaccines and Sera, 105064 Moscow, Russia; (V.F.L.); (I.A.L.); (M.N.N.); (L.K.E.); (I.N.F.)
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- I.I. Mechnikov Research Institute of Vaccines and Sera, 105064 Moscow, Russia; (V.F.L.); (I.A.L.); (M.N.N.); (L.K.E.); (I.N.F.)
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- I.I. Mechnikov Research Institute of Vaccines and Sera, 105064 Moscow, Russia; (V.F.L.); (I.A.L.); (M.N.N.); (L.K.E.); (I.N.F.)
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- G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, 690022 Vladivostok, Russia; (S.P.E.); (A.S.S.)
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- G.P. Somov Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, 690087 Vladivostok, Russia; (G.G.K.); (O.V.I.); (T.S.Z.)
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Bai X, Wang Y, Hu B, Cao Q, Xing M, Song S, Ji A. Fucoidan Induces Apoptosis of HT-29 Cells via the Activation of DR4 and Mitochondrial Pathway. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:E220. [PMID: 32326052 PMCID: PMC7231298 DOI: 10.3390/md18040220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Revised: 04/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Fucoidan has a variety of pharmacological activities, but the understanding of the mechanism of fucoidan-induced apoptosis of colorectal cancer cells remains limited. The results of the present study demonstrated that the JNK signaling pathway is involved in the activation of apoptosis in colorectal cancer-derived HT-29 cells, and fucoidan induces apoptosis by activation of the DR4 at the transcriptional and protein levels. The survival rate of HT-29 cells was approximately 40% in the presence of 800 μg/mL of fucoidan, but was increased to 70% after DR4 was silenced by siRNA. Additionally, fucoidan has been shown to reduce the mitochondrial membrane potential and destroy the integrity of mitochondrial membrane. In the presence of an inhibitor of cytochrome C inhibitor and DR4 siRNA or the presence of cytochrome C inhibitor only, the cell survival rate was significantly higher than when cells were treated with DR4 siRNA only. These data indicate that both the DR4 and the mitochondrial pathways contribute to fucoidan-induced apoptosis of HT-29 cells, and the extrinsic pathway is upstream of the intrinsic pathway. In conclusion, the current work identified the mechanism of fucoidan-induced apoptosis and provided a novel theoretical basis for the future development of clinical applications of fucoidan as a drug.
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- Xu Bai
- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China; (X.B.); (Y.W.); (B.H.); (Q.C.); (M.X.)
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China; (X.B.); (Y.W.); (B.H.); (Q.C.); (M.X.)
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China; (X.B.); (Y.W.); (B.H.); (Q.C.); (M.X.)
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China; (X.B.); (Y.W.); (B.H.); (Q.C.); (M.X.)
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China; (X.B.); (Y.W.); (B.H.); (Q.C.); (M.X.)
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China; (X.B.); (Y.W.); (B.H.); (Q.C.); (M.X.)
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China; (X.B.); (Y.W.); (B.H.); (Q.C.); (M.X.)
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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Zayed A, Ulber R. Fucoidans: Downstream Processes and Recent Applications. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:E170. [PMID: 32197549 PMCID: PMC7142712 DOI: 10.3390/md18030170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Fucoidans are multifunctional marine macromolecules that are subjected to numerous and various downstream processes during their production. These processes were considered the most important abiotic factors affecting fucoidan chemical skeletons, quality, physicochemical properties, biological properties and industrial applications. Since a universal protocol for fucoidans production has not been established yet, all the currently used processes were presented and justified. The current article complements our previous articles in the fucoidans field, provides an updated overview regarding the different downstream processes, including pre-treatment, extraction, purification and enzymatic modification processes, and shows the recent non-traditional applications of fucoidans in relation to their characters.
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- Ahmed Zayed
- Institute of Bioprocess Engineering, Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 49, 67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany;
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Tanta University, College of Pharmacy, El Guish Street, Tanta 31527, Egypt
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- Institute of Bioprocess Engineering, Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 49, 67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany;
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Vilela C, Silva ACQ, Domingues EM, Gonçalves G, Martins MA, Figueiredo FML, Santos SAO, Freire CSR. Conductive polysaccharides-based proton-exchange membranes for fuel cell applications: The case of bacterial cellulose and fucoidan. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 230:115604. [PMID: 31887959 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Revised: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Conductive natural-based separators for application in polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) were fabricated by combining a bacterial polysaccharide, i.e. bacterial cellulose (BC), and an algae sulphated polysaccharide, i.e. fucoidan (Fuc). The diffusion of fucoidan aqueous solution containing a natural-based cross-linker, viz. tannic acid, into the wet BC nanofibrous three-dimensional network, followed by thermal cross-linking, originated fully bio-based proton exchange membranes (PEMs). The PEMs present thermal-oxidative stability in the range of 180-200 °C and good dynamic mechanical performance (storage modulus ≥ 460 MPa). Additionally, the BC/Fuc membranes exhibit protonic conductivity that increases with increasing relative humidity (RH), which is a typical feature for numerous water-mediated proton conductors. The traditional Arrhenius-type plots demonstrate a linear behaviour with a maximum protonic conductivity of 1.6 mS cm-1 at 94 °C and 98 % RH. The results showed that these fully bio-based conductive membranes have potential as eco-friendly alternatives to other PEMs for application in PEFCs.
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- Carla Vilela
- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation (TEMA), Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Fucoidan-based nanostructures: A focus on its combination with chitosan and the surface functionalization of metallic nanoparticles for drug delivery. Int J Pharm 2020; 575:118956. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.118956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2019] [Revised: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Bittkau KS, Neupane S, Alban S. Initial evaluation of six different brown algae species as source for crude bioactive fucoidans. ALGAL RES 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2019.101759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Abdella AA, Ulber R, Zayed A. Chitosan-toluidine blue beads for purification of fucoidans. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 231:115686. [PMID: 31888805 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2019] [Revised: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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A simple and green method was developed to purify fucoidans from their crude extracts. The new method utilizes a genipin-crosslinked chitosan beads as a support matrix for toluidine blue (TB). The modification of the mostly composed of d-glucosamine polymer was performed in one-step reaction to improve its mechanical stability and affinity to fucoidans. The adsorption kinetics and isotherm were investigated, which showed a maximum loading capacity (qmax) of 137.8 mg fucoidans/g wet beads. Moreover, the modified chitosan-TB beads were applied for purification of fucoidans from Fucus vesiculosus crude extract at different pH values, pH 1.0 and pH 6.0, producing two fractions: FC_1 and FC_6, respectively. The fractions were then characterized in comparison with crude and Sigma-Aldrich® purified product by FTIR and elemental analysis. The new method produced beads with higher loading capacity and used a natural crosslinker compared to the previously-reported methods.
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- Aya A Abdella
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Tanta University, College of Pharmacy, El Guish Street, 31527, Tanta, Egypt.
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- Institute of Bioprocess Engineering, Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 49, 67663, Kaiserslautern, Germany.
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- Institute of Bioprocess Engineering, Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 49, 67663, Kaiserslautern, Germany; Department of Pharmacognosy, Tanta University, College of Pharmacy, El Guish Street, 31527, Tanta, Egypt.
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Suprunchuk VE. Low-molecular-weight fucoidan: Chemical modification, synthesis of its oligomeric fragments and mimetics. Carbohydr Res 2019; 485:107806. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2019.107806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Fucoidan Suppresses Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Cell Death against 1-Methyl-4-Phenylpyridinum-Induced Neuronal Cytotoxicity via Regulation of PGC-1α Expression. Mar Drugs 2019; 17:md17090518. [PMID: 31480724 PMCID: PMC6780744 DOI: 10.3390/md17090518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Revised: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Mitochondria are considered to be the powerhouses of cells. They are the most commonly damaged organelles within dopaminergic neurons in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Despite the importance of protecting neuronal mitochondria in PD patients, the detailed mechanisms underlying mitochondrial dysfunction during pathogenesis and pathophysiological progression of PD have not yet been elucidated. We investigated the protective action of fucoidan against the detrimental action of 1-methyl-4-phenyl-pyridinium (MPP+), a neurotoxin used to model PD, in the mitochondria of SH-SY5Y neural cells. Fucoidan increased the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1 alpha (PGC-1α) and protected the cells from MPP+-induced apoptosis by upregulating the 5' adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK)-PGC-1α axis. These effects were blocked by the silencing of the PGC-1α axis. These results indicated that fucoidan protects SH-SY5Y cells from mitochondrial dysfunction and cell death caused by MPP+ treatment, via the AMPK-PGC-1α axis. These findings also suggest that fucoidan could potentially be used as a therapeutic agent for PD.
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Fidelis GP, Silva CHF, Nobre LTDB, Medeiros VP, Rocha HAO, Costa LS. Antioxidant Fucoidans Obtained from Tropical Seaweed Protect Pre-Osteoblastic Cells from Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Damage. Mar Drugs 2019; 17:E506. [PMID: 31466337 PMCID: PMC6780742 DOI: 10.3390/md17090506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Some antioxidant compounds decrease the amount of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and consequently reduce the deleterious effects of ROS in osteoblasts. Thus, these compounds fight against osteoporosis. Brown seaweeds are a rich source of antioxidant fucose-containing sulfated polysaccharides (fucans and fucoidans). We obtained six fucoidans (FRFs)-F0.3, F0.5, F0.7, F1.0, F1.5, and F2.1-from Dictyota mertensii by proteolytic digestion followed by sequential acetone precipitation. Except for F0.3, all FRFs showed antioxidant activity in different in vitro tests. In pre- osteoblast-like cells (MC3T3-L1) exposed to H2O2-oxidative stress, caspase-3 and caspase-9 were activated, resulting in apoptosis of the cells. We also observed a decrease in superoxide dismutase (SOD) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity. The antioxidant FRFs protected the cells from the oxidative damage caused by H2O2, decreasing intracellular ROS and caspase activation, and increasing SOD activity. The most effective protection against damage was provided by F0.7, F1.5, and F2.1. At 0.5 mg/mL, these FRFs also suppressed the H2O2-mediated inhibition of ALP activity. The data indicated that FRFs F0.7, F1.5, and F2.1 from D. mertensii were antioxidants that protected bone tissue from oxidative stress and could represent possible adjuvants for the treatment of bone fragility through counteracting oxidative phenomena.
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- Gabriel Pereira Fidelis
- Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte 59.078-970, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais 36036-900, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte 59.078-970, Brazil.
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- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência, e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN), Rio Grande do Norte, Canguaretama, Rio Grande do Norte 59.500-000, Brazil
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Garcia-Vaquero M, O'Doherty JV, Tiwari BK, Sweeney T, Rajauria G. Enhancing the Extraction of Polysaccharides and Antioxidants from Macroalgae Using Sequential Hydrothermal-Assisted Extraction Followed by Ultrasound and Thermal Technologies. Mar Drugs 2019; 17:E457. [PMID: 31387225 PMCID: PMC6723610 DOI: 10.3390/md17080457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 08/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Fucose sulphated polysaccharides (FSPs) and glucans have recently attracted the attention of the scientific community due to their wide range of biological activities. Both polysaccharides should ideally be selectively extracted using innovative technologies with high extraction efficiency. This study aims to: (1) Optimise the extraction variables used in hydrothermal-assisted extraction (HAE) to obtain high yields of FSPs, total glucans, and antioxidants from Laminaria hyperborea; (2) to apply these optimised protocols to other brown macroalgae; and (3) to explore the application of ultrasound and thermal technologies to increase the recovery of polysaccharides from the residual biomass. Box-Behnken design (three-factor, four-levels) was employed to optimise the HAE variables, and principal component analysis was used to evaluate the recovery of polysaccharides from the residual biomass. The optimal HAE conditions were 120 °C, 80.9 min, and 12.02 mL/g macroalgae from L. hyperborea. The best sequential application of ultrasound and thermal treatment achieved an additional 2971.7 ± 61.9 mg fucose/100 g dried macroalgal residue (dmr) from Ascophyllum nodosum and 908.0 ± 51.4 mg total glucans/100 g dmr from L. hyperborea macroalgal residues.
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- Marco Garcia-Vaquero
- School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Science Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Lyons Research Farm, Celbridge, Co. Kildare W23 ENY2, Ireland.
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- TEAGASC, Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin D15 KN3K, Ireland
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Science Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Lyons Research Farm, Celbridge, Co. Kildare W23 ENY2, Ireland
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Citkowska A, Szekalska M, Winnicka K. Possibilities of Fucoidan Utilization in the Development of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms. Mar Drugs 2019; 17:E458. [PMID: 31387230 PMCID: PMC6722496 DOI: 10.3390/md17080458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Revised: 07/27/2019] [Accepted: 08/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Fucoidan is a polysaccharide built from L-fucose molecules. The main source of this polysaccharide is the extracellular matrix of brown seaweed (Phaeophyta), but it can be also isolated from invertebrates such as sea urchins (Echinoidea) and sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea). Interest in fucoidan is related to its broad biological activity, including possible antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiviral or antithrombotic effects. The potential application of fucoidan in the pharmaceutical technology is also due to its ionic nature. The negative charge of the molecule results from the presence of sulfate residues in the C-2 and C-4 positions, occasionally in C-3, allowing the formation of complexes with other oppositely charged molecules. Fucoidan is non-toxic, biodegradable and biocompatible compound approved by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) category as food ingredient. Fucoidan plays an important role in the pharmaceutical technology, so in this work aspects concerning its pharmaceutical characteristics and designing of various dosage forms (nanoparticles, liposomes, microparticles, and semisolid formulations) with fucoidan itself and with its combinations with other polymers or components that give a positive charge were reviewed. Advantages and limitations of fucoidan utilization in the pharmaceutical technology were also discussed.
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- Aleksandra Citkowska
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15-222 Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15-222 Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15-222 Białystok, Poland.
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Zayed A, Kovacheva M, Muffler K, Breiner HW, Stoeck T, Ulber R. Induction and genetic identification of a callus-like growth developed in the brown alga Fucus vesiculosus. Eng Life Sci 2019; 19:363-369. [PMID: 32625015 DOI: 10.1002/elsc.201800211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Revised: 02/23/2019] [Accepted: 03/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Induction of an axenic filamentous-like callus growth from the brown algae Fucus vesiculosus is described. Different treatments were investigated in various combinations to develop axenic cultures based on identification of surface symbionts via 18S ribosomal RNA. Moreover, viability was confirmed after such processes by 2,3,5-triphenyl tetrazolium chloride assay that demonstrated an average viability of 29%, relative to nonsterilized explants. After six weeks of a phototrophic cultivation on artificial sea water-12-nitrilotriacetic acid (0.5% w/v agar), a filamentous-like callus growth was observed, which was identified genetically through its mitochondrial DNA after subculturing. Achievement of confirmed marine callus cultures might enrich old previously established blue biotechnology techniques and open new chances for cultivation of brown algae for production of good manufacturing practice-compliant bioproducts.
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- Ahmed Zayed
- Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering Institute of Bioprocess Engineering Technical University of Kaiserslautern Kaiserslautern Germany.,Department of Pharmacognosy College of Pharmacy Tanta University Tanta Egypt
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- Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering Institute of Bioprocess Engineering Technical University of Kaiserslautern Kaiserslautern Germany
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- Department of Life Sciences and Engineering University of Applied Sciences Bingen Bingen Germany
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- Department of Biology Institute of Ecology Technical University of Kaiserslautern Kaiserslautern Germany
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- Department of Biology Institute of Ecology Technical University of Kaiserslautern Kaiserslautern Germany
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- Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering Institute of Bioprocess Engineering Technical University of Kaiserslautern Kaiserslautern Germany
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